Deputy Chief of Party – Renda Verde
Job Opportunity: Deputy Chief of Party – PENDING AWARD
Project: USAID-funded project
Are you passionate about biodiversity conservation and community development? Do you have the skills to lead transformative initiatives that foster harmony between nature and livelihoods? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an anticipated USAID-funded project in Mozambique.
About the Project
This 5-year initiative aims to empower communities to unlock the benefits of living in nature while safeguarding Mozambique’s rich biodiversity. The project will:
- Enhance the sustainable management of key biodiversity conservation areas.
- Support communities in generating nature-based revenue.
- Mitigate the destruction of natural resources and habitats.
- Catalyze economic and community benefits across conservation areas, buffer zones, and biodiversity corridors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leads and assists in preparation of critical project documents including annual work plans, progress reports, Performance Management Plans, and budgets.
- Monitors project implementation against work plans and budget.
- Assists in the management of the project, particularly public relations, communications of project information and results to USAID, the Government of Mozambique, project partners, and stakeholders to allow for informed decision making and a country-led initiative.
- Under the leadership of the Chief of Party (COP), supervises all technical activities and coordinates field operations.
- Coordinates with the technical team in the implementation of a comprehensive knowledge management and sharing system that will help staff refine interventions and maximize project results.
- Oversees all project activities in order to identify problems and scale up successes in accordance with good adaptive management practices.
- Coordinates evaluations and technical studies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree required in international development, biodiversity conservation, environmental sciences/management, natural resource management, climate adaptation, economics, or other related fields. Master’s degree preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in biodiversity/environmental conservation and international development.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience implementing United State Government (USG) funded projects with knowledge of USAID financial rules and regulations.
- Excellent managerial and operational experience, preferably in managing donor projects involving coordination with multiple implementing partners in Mozambique
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in USAID programming and protocols.
- Demonstrated progressive experience working in partnership with the private sector, government, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Proven ability to develop systems for project coordination and management.
- Problem analysis and resolution at a functional and strategic level.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Fluency in both Portuguese (oral and written) and English required.
- Excellent past performance references.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of transformative conservation and development efforts in Mozambique. Your work will directly contribute to sustainable livelihoods, biodiversity preservation, and resilience-building in some of the world’s most ecologically vital regions.
This is a contract position pending USAID award. Join us to empower communities and safeguard the rich biodiversity in Mozambique.
For proper consideration, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your qualifications and relevant experience to rholt@ncba.coop. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
NCBA CLUSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, and legally protected characteristics for non-merit factors.
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