Chief of Party – Nepal DRR and Resilience Program

Description: Position is contingent on new funding. National candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Knowledge and Experience / Qualification and Transferable Skills:

• MA/S or equivalent experience in development studies, international relations, or another relevant field. BA/S plus three (3) years of applicable experience may substitute for MA/S.
• At least seven (7) years of progressively increasing management responsibility in international humanitarian and development projects, at least five (5) years of which must be country- or internationally field-based.
• Proven leadership skills managing projects of a similar size and scope in developing countries is required, with preference for experience leading USAID/BHA Activities.
• Proven success serving in a leadership role for a project addressing issues related to resilience, emergency response, natural resource management, disaster risk reduction through a nexus approach, preferably in South Asia.
• Prior experience effectively managing humanitarian and DRR activities involving implementation by multiple sub-awardees.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting, developing, and managing staff, as well as experience in managing programmatic and financial reporting. Familiarity with USAID/BHA regulations, procedures, and compliance issues is preferred.
• Prior experience working in South Asia is required; experience in Nepal strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Nepal’s DRR governance, social, political, economic, and cultural landscape.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with host governments, donors, other donor-funded projects and stakeholders, local organizations, and partners.
• An understanding and demonstrated commitment to the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Demonstrated experience in adaptive management and learning techniques is highly encouraged.
• Competent in building networks, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to influence with effective listening, persuasion, negotiation, and other techniques.
• Effective personnel management, coordination, and decision-making skills, with proven ability to be accountable for all components of a program.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with diverse team members across geographies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluency in English. Proficiency in Nepali and/or other languages spoken in western Nepal preferred.

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