Pact Overview
At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A nonprofit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization. We serve these communities because we envision a world where everyone owns their future. To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant.
Pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Our staff have a range of expertise in areas including public health, capacity development, governance and civil society, natural resource management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance and more. This expertise is combined in Pact’s unique integrated approach, which focuses on systemic changes needed to improve people’s lives.

Project Overview

Pact is recruiting for a Chief of Party (COP) for an upcoming project anticipated through the USAID-funded Human Rights Support mechanism, entitled Expanding Access to Justice (EAJ). EAJ seeks to achieve the goal of improved access to justice and mechanisms that address grievances throughout Somalia and/or Somaliland through the following three objectives: (1) Enhanced quality and reach of legal aid services; (2) Increased capacity and sustainability of legal aid organizations which enable them to undertake actions on behalf of their clients; and (3) Improved public access to legal information through research, analysis and policy interventions. Underpinning EAJ is an affirmative mandate to empower women and vulnerable groups at the community level to navigate the pluralistic legal context and provide realistic options, including individual rights‐based solutions and remedies, which over time will contribute towards greater peace and stability in Somalia.

Position Purpose

The COP will provide technical leadership and operational oversight for the project and will serve as the primary liaison with USAID and relevant project stakeholders. This position is contingent upon award.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure high-quality technical programming through hands-on guidance and support grounded in the program’s strategic objectives and adhering to expected technical quality and reporting requirements.
Participate in the technical and programmatic design of award and partner programs; represent Pact in negotiating with donors and partners.
Manage all project planning responsibilities, including the production of annual workplans; guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results, as well as review and approve annual budgets and quarterly reports.
Ensure the cost-effective use of Pact resources.
Ensure compliance with Pact HQ and USAID requirements, policies, and regulations
Act as a liaison to relevant donors and government officials.
As relevant, manage all local grantmaking mechanisms, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and Pact policies; coordinate and/or conduct monitoring visits to grantee programs.
Recruit and directly supervise local project staff in line with Pact human resource (HR) policies; oversee the management and development of project office HR to ensure a diverse, skilled, and productive. workforce, an effective leadership team, and an organizational culture where Pact’s values are practiced
Basic Requirements

Minimum ten (10) years of experience working on democracy and governance programming in developing countries, with experience in rule of law, civil society, institutional development or directly related technical areas;

Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible management experience, including administering donor‐funded programs, preferably in Sub‐Saharan Africa;

Excellent management and organizational skills; must be able to manage and coordinate multiple tasks; able to recruit, motivate and retain multidisciplinary, multicultural staff;

Demonstrated capacity to develop solid working relationships with senior and local government officials, non‐governmental institutions, and coordination with other

Exceptional project management, personnel management and interpersonal skills are required. Demonstrated record of success in politically sensitive environments;
Strong oral and written communication skills in English, including evidence of quality report writing and presentations. Demonstrated ability to develop and communicate a
vision among diverse partners and meet deadlines with quality products; and
Appropriate and relevant university degree.Preferred Qualifications

Local candidates encouraged to apply.

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Please apply at http://pactworld.force.com/careers/VanaHCM__Job_Detail?Id=a33f1000001OrE3