Deputy Chief of Party- Donbas Activity

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 a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an upcoming USAID-funded program in, Ukraine Democratic Governance East. The purpose of the Activity is to is to strengthen the connection and trust between citizens and their government in Eastern Ukraine. The activity will promote civic awareness, civic identity, and improve democratic engagement between citizens and government institutions as well as improve community services in areas most affected by these divisive influences.

Position Purpose
The DCOP is an executive level position responsible for working with the Chief of Party (COP) and the technical team in daily operations. This includes support to meet the project’s technical objectives; manage financial resources and program staff; manage partner coordination; maintain good working relationships with host government officials, stakeholders, and local partners; manage donor reporting; and ensure high-quality delivery of services. This position is contingent upon award.

The DCOP reports to the COP.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality technical programming through hands-on staff supervision and partner support grounded in the program’s strategic objectives and adhering to expected technical quality and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to project planning, including the development of annual work plans and budgets; help guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results; and review annual budgets and quarterly reports.
• Ensure the cost-effective use of resources.
• Ensure compliance with HQ and donor requirements, policies, and regulations.
• In coordination with the COP, serve as a liaison to relevant donors, the local government, and other stakeholders.
• Provide training and mentoring to partners to strengthen capacity.
• Take the lead in drafting reports, including quarterly and annual reports to USAID.
• Help recruit and directly supervise local project staff in line with Pact HR policies; oversee the management and development of project office human resources to ensure a diverse, skilled, and productive workforce, an effective leadership team, and an organizational culture where Pact’s values are practiced.
• Serve as Acting COP in the COP’s absence.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
  Basic Requirements

• Experience in the successful implementation of international development activities, with preference given to community development, civic engagement, local governance, and post-conflict activities;

• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English;

• Fluency in Ukrainian and/or Russian;

• Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationships with government officials, nongovernmental organizations and other donors.

• 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.

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