Deputy Chief of Party (CoP), Somalia Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA) at World Vision Kenya

Job Description:

• World Vision seeks a Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP) for the proposed USAID-funded Somalia Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA). The goal of the Activity is to improve and sustain the food and nutrition security of vulnerable populations through multi-year resilience food and nutrition security activities. This activity is a 5-year program worth approximately $100 million.  
• The DCoP is responsible for operational management of the Activity. S/he will provide technical leadership, supervise team members, and be responsible for coordination of all parties. The DCoP must have prior experience effectively managing USAID development activities in similar capacity.  S/he must have experience working in Somalia or in a similar context, familiarity with the country’s social landscape, and demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with host governments, donors, other donor-funded projects and stakeholders, local organizations, and partners. S/he must have demonstrated experience recruiting, developing, and managing staff, as well as experience managing programmatic and financial reporting.S/he must understand and demonstrate commitment to the importance of adaptive management, gender, and youth issues in development programming and within staff and management of the activity. The DCoP also supports the CoP in leadership and supervision of sub-grantees and sub-contractors while ensuring the security, feasibility, and sustainability of the program and contribution to Child wellbeing outcomes.

This position is contingent upon funding and donor approval.
This position will be based in either Mogadishu, Somalia or Nairobi, Kenya, or a combination of both locations as per the donor preference. 
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES:
15%    

• In collaboration with the CoP, direct and oversee grant implementation, ensuring that all strategic objectives are met through proper design, staffing, implementation and quality assurance.    

15 %  

• Identify and promote clear communications on issues of budget management and programmatic activities, compliance, project operations and documentation.    

10%    

• Identify opportunities for synergy and ensure integration across programme sectors, with other World Vision Somalia programmes and/or with other service providers to maximise impact for beneficiary households and communities.  

10%   

• Manage programme budget within approved spending levels and ensure accurate and timely financial reports to donors and WVUS IPG headquarters staff

10% 

• Coordinate with other WV and/or USAID-funded in-country programmes and partners to ensure enhanced integration and synergies.  

10%   

• Contribute to the development of innovative approaches, methodologies, and tools to enhance project impact and sustainability.  

5%   

• Assist the COP in organizing and directing the work of programme staff and short-term advisors. Provide supervision, training and performance appraisals.  

5%    

• Evaluate programme performance and determine management plan needed to improve goal achievement by participating and conducting agricultural and health surveys, operations research studies, and rapid appraisals.  

5%    

• Establish and maintain effective project communication systems and knowledge management, including reporting, assessment, and evaluation.
• Submit to WVUS timely, accurate, and professional programme reports, including lessons learned and best practices, which meet donor requirements and WV standards.  

5% 

• Lead capacity-building efforts for project staff, partners, and beneficiaries, ensuring the transfer of technical knowledge and skills.  

5%   

• Develop and maintain an adequate human resource plan consistent with WV policies, donor requirements (such as A-110, A-122, A-133, 22 CFR 211, etc.) and local laws.
• Ensure and invest in proper technical capacity of the programme staff to manage complex USG funded projects.  

5%

• Perform other duties as required.    

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE:

• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible senior experience in international development as Deputy Chief of Party, Operations Directors, Senior Technical Advisor or senior management experience on large ($30M+) food security, development, or humanitarian relief projects. 
• Minimum of ten (10) years of senior-level professional experience designing, implementing, and managing food security and livelihood projects in complex, resource-constrained environments
• Experience in leading and managing large grants in a fragile and complex environment similar to Somalia.
• Experienced in managing a large grant involving Title II commodities and/or cash transfer mechanisms.
• Experience managing sub-grants and contracts under grants for complex projects.
• Experience of leading large and diverse teams.
• Previous experience with large USAID grants including Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA), Development Food Security Activity (DFSA), Development Food Assistance Programs (DFAP)s, Multi Year Assistance Programs (MYAP)s and/or Development Assistance Programs (DAP)s is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing alliances with the private sector is desirable.
• Familiarity with and commitment to addressing gender and social inclusion (GESI) in project sectors is required, as demonstrated by at least two years of senior-level experience working on projects that addressed GESI constraints.
• Experience in deploying an effective CLA approach, where an activity was revised as per the changes in the context to achieve desired outcomes.

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification: 

• A master’s degree in agriculture, economic, food security, international development or non-profit management or related a concentration from an accredited U.S. college or university, or international equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing development activities for USAID or similar donors, of which at least 3 years of experience working in/on fragile or post-conflict states, Somalia experience strongly preferred.
• Proven expertise in assessing food security needs, livelihood systems, and resilience-building strategies.
• Demonstrated communication, creative problem solving, and management skills.
• Strong writing and oral presentation skills
• Must be fluent in English.  
• Conversational Somali and/or Arabic is preferred. 
• Professional licenses, as required in the field and by the donor.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Experience working with migrant communities and in an urban context.
• Experience in managing inter-agency consortiums is preferred.  

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement:  

• Mandatory travels to implementation sites and regional, global meetings as required.
• Travel to the United States WVUS Washington, DC Office to meet with donors and other stakeholders.    

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English.  
• Fluency in conversational Somali and/or Arabic will be an added advantage.