Deputy Chief of Party at Nathan Associates

Job Description:

• Manage all finance, operations, administrative, grants, and human resource tasks;
• Provide support to the technical team to implement program activities, including drafting and/or reviewing operations-related Scopes of Work, preparing procurement documents, and preparing approval requests;
• Provide oversight and management of select consultants;
• Oversee and manage Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) activities, including liaising with the USAID Mission on MEL plans;
• Ensure compliance with USAID regulations and Nathan policies, including performing due diligence as required by the Gross Violation of Human Rights requirements, compliance with AML/CFT guidelines and regulations while maintaining fast-paced and responsive operations;
• Compile reports, consolidating inputs from team members, for USAID submission;
• Prepare local employment agreements in accordance with local labor law;
• Maintain operations guidance and procedures for the field office;
• Provide training to staff on USAID field office operations;
• Manage grants processes; and
• Oversee Finance, Administration, Human Resource and Grants and MEL staff.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in finance, management, international affairs, law or other relevant field
• At least ten (10) years of experience through roles in the administration and financial management of donor-funded development projects, preferably in Africa and with USAID;
• Five (5) years of experience in management positions with a demonstrated track record of building and effectively managing high-performing teams;
• Proven experience navigating complex and high-pressure operating environments;
• Demonstrated understanding of USAID administrative, financial management, and contractual rules and regulations;
• Demonstrated ability to manage project operations in a highly demanding, complex, and fast-paced environment;
• Strong writing and presentation skills in English, including word processing and PowerPoint development; and
• Strong interpersonal skills.