Chief of party

Chief of Party – Moldova Partnerships for Sustainable Civil Society Project
Apply by September 27, 2013

Eurasia Foundation (EF), a US-based international development organization promoting civil society development, independent media, and good governance, is accepting applications for Chief of Party (COP) for the Moldova Partnerships for Sustainable Civil Society project.

Funded by USAID, the goal of the Moldova Partnerships for Sustainable Civil Society project is to improve the capacity of civil society in Moldova to represent citizens’ interests, influence policymaking and sustain the sector’s democratic role for the future.

The COP is a leadership position and will serve as Eurasia Foundation’s primary liaison to USAID, the Moldovan government and local and international civil society organizations. The COP is responsible for overall program management and development of local staff, including all long- and short-term domestic/international consultants and/or subcontractors; providing training and technical assistance; developing and monitoring program implementation plans, performance monitoring plans and all other required reports; and providing briefings and analysis to USAID on sectoral issues. The COP will be expected to interact regularly with program staff, USAID representatives, political party leaders, civil society groups, opinion leaders, government officials, members of the international community and other program stakeholders.

The position is contingent upon funding and is based in Moldova.

Summary of Responsibilities:
• Provide technical leadership and administrative oversight of the program.
• Day-to-day management of program implementation in accordance with program strategy and objectives; ensures quality performance and achievement of planned deliverables and outcomes.
• Oversight of financial management; ensures compliance with USG policies and regulations.
• Supervise program staff and short-term technical consultants.
• Oversee monitoring, evaluation and reporting on program activities.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with local civil society organizations, government agencies, and other local stakeholders.
• Coordinate with other USG and non-USG programs.

Summary of Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in international development, public administration, law, political science, and/or another relevant field is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of work experience in promotion of democracy, civil society sector development, citizen participation and/or related fields.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in efficiently managing and leading a professional and administrative staff. Prior experience in coordinating with partner and donor organizations is highly desired.
• Technical expertise and experience in designing and conducting long-term and short-term development programs.
• Proven ability to communicate skills and experience to others effectively as a trainer or advisor.
• Proven ability to facilitate dialogue and work constructively with a diverse range of actors and to accommodate divergent interests and agendas in a multi-cultural environment.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with government officials, civil society groups, opinion leaders and the media at the national and local levels.
• Relevant professional experience managing and implementing successful, large, multi-year donor projects.
• Previous resident work experience in Eastern and Central Europe is highly desired.
• Experience managing USAID projects as Chief of Party preferred.
• Fluency in English is required; Romanian is preferred.

To Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@eurasia.org with "COPM" in the subject line. Deadline, September 27, 2013.