Vacancy: Chief of Party

Company Profile

LINC is a mission-driven small business headquartered in Washington, DC dedicated to strengthening local actors and systems. At LINC, we believe that a practical approach to engaging committed, capable local actors increases international development effectiveness and sustainability. The recipient of USAID’s “Small Business of the Year” award in 2017, we are a team of reflective practitioners, passionate and energetic in our work, and committed to locally led development. We have developed ground-breaking tools to map organizational networks, measure social capital, and leverage systems- based approaches to development. We partner with major universities, foundations, local NGOs and consulting firms, USAID, and FCDO among others. Our country experience spans Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe. For more information on LINC, please visit www.linclocal.org.

Job Description

Description of Services

LINC is seeking a Chief of Party for the USAID/West Africa Collaborating, Learning and Adapting Platform (CLAP) and Monitor Activity. This program will enhance USAID/WA’s effectiveness in its Economic Growth efforts by conducting high-quality evaluations, knowledge-sharing, and adaptive management to improve programmatic decision-making in the region.



The Chief of Party will provide overall leadership, day-to-day management, and technical direction for the activity. They will ensure high quality of program deliverables, serve as chief liaison for USAID/West Africa and key external stakeholders, and strengthen the capacity of staff and partners.



This is a full-time position contingent upon USAID award.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and overall leadership of the Activity, including program planning, technical execution, financial management, reporting, and operations;


• Manage, train and mentor staff ensuring seamless coordination among Activity components;


• Manage subcontractors to ensure the timely provision of responsive, high-quality deliverables;


• Oversee design, development, and implementation of performance and impact evaluations, sector assessments, baseline assessments, evaluations, research and analysis, performance monitoring and evaluation capacity strengthening, and collaborating, learning, and adapting;


• Coordinate and provide MEL and CLA technical assistance to USAID implementing partners;


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• Establish and maintain relationships, coordinate, and consult with key stakeholders, including USAID, government officials, implementing partners, and civil society, and other key stakeholders and audiences as required.

Required Skills or Experience

Successful candidates should have:

• A Master’s degree in international development, social sciences or a related field;


• Minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience managing complex MEL Activities and in a team environment, including leadership experience on USAID MEL platforms;


• Proven USAID and external stakeholder relations, team leadership, and strategic management skills;


• Strong technical expertise in traditional and innovative approaches to MEL, CLA, research design, and adaptive management, including:


• Exceptional written and oral communication skills required;


• Fluency in spoken and written English and professional-level French;


• Prior experience working in Ghana and the region strongly preferred;


• Understanding of USAID regulations and policies, including but not limited to the Automated Directives System 201, Evaluation Policy, and the Journey to Self-Reliance.