Deputy Chief of Party (General)

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Pact is an international nonprofit that works in nearly 40 countries building solutions for human development that are evidence-based, data-driven and owned by the communities we serve. Founded in 1971, Pact works with partners to build resilience, improve accountability, and strengthen knowledge and skills for sustainable social impact.

General Job Description - This portfolio is listed under Integrated Program Advancement (IPA) and Program Delivery. IPA is a multi-disciplinary unit based at Pact's headquarters that leverages the organization's global expertise to catalyze innovation and technical excellence throughout and across Pact's programs, proposals, and thought leadership. IPA serves as Pact's repository of technical expertise in the areas of capacity development, data analytics, governance, health, livelihoods and economic opportunities, natural resource management, results and measurement, technology, and technical writing and editing. In addition, Program Delivery provides cross-cutting program management, operations support, project design, and knowledge sharing and learning. In collaboration with other management units, we work together to resolve all aspects of a project including client relations, project reporting, budgeting, supporting financial management and reporting, project start-ups and close-outs, etc. We connect global departments, country offices, and subsidiaries, enabling Pact to achieve its Global Strategy.

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) reports to the Chief of Party of the project.

The DCOP is responsible for helping the COP to meet the project's technical objectives, manage financial resources, manage program staff, manage partnering agreements, maintain good working relationships with host government officials and local partners, manage donor reporting and ensure a high-quality delivery of services.

This is a general job requisition for Deputy Chief of Party related positions offered at Pact. We are looking to gather resumes from qualified candidates with an interest/background in being a Deputy Chief of Party that are interested in working at Pact. All positions are contingent upon award.

Countries Pact currently works in:

East & West Africa	Southern and Francophone Africa	Asia & Eurasia	Latin America
Nigeria Tanzania Uganda Ethiopia Liberia Kenya	Malawi South Africa Eswatini Lesotho Zambia Mozambique Madagascar Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Zimbabwe	Myanmar Nepal Indonesia Ukraine Cambodia Thailand	Dominican Republic Colombia

Pact currently has two Global Projects, ACHIEVE and Linkages, based in various countries above.

Donors Pact works with on current projects: USAID, DFID, DOL, PEPFAR, etc.)

Basic Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design and implementation of high-quality technical programming through hands-on guidance and support grounded in the program's strategic objectives as directed by the Chief of Party.
• Support program planning, including annual work planning and budget development, including ensuring the alignment of the budget to expected results.
• Supervise and mentor program teams in field locations as well as support teams and technical consultants as required
• Contribute to the development of quarterly and annual programmatic and financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with Pact policies and procedures, donors, USG, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provide and/or ensure the provision of training and mentoring to partners to strengthen their capacity for technical service delivery and compliance with donor rules and regulations.
• Liaise with program partners, stakeholders, and donors as needed.
• As needed, backstop the Chief of Party, serving in their stead and assuming all required responsibilities.

For current Deputy Chief of Party opportunities please click here.

Qualifications based on years of experience for International Staff (e.g. Expatriate and Third Country National candidates):

• Deputy Chief of Party:
  • Typically has a Bachelor's degree, and 11 or more years of experience including 5 years of supervisory experience, or equivalent relevant work experience; Master's degree with 9 or more years of experience; PhD with 7 or more years of experience

**Please note that general qualifications based on years of experience for Local Candidates may vary by country office and/or donor guidelines**

What to include in your CV:

• What countries you have worked in? International experience working in countries and/or regions we currently have projects in is a plus.
• What area is your expertise in, e.g. Capacity Development, Health, Governance, etc.
• Languages spoken - proficiency in languages from countries and/or regions we work in is a plus.
• How many projects you have managed?
• Donors you have worked with or currently work with.