Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 01 Jul 2016
The Deputy Director of Programs (DDP), working under the supervision of the Country Director, oversees the implementation of ABA ROLI’s projects in the DRC, assuring their timely and accountable implementation. He/she is charged with travelling to the various field locations regularly to oversee project implementation.
The DDP also ensures compliance with ABA ROLI and donor rules and regulations. He/she assists the Country Director in the development of existing and new programs, and works with DRC and Washington-DC based staff to draft grant proposals and undertake fundraising in-country. Finally, he/she ensures timely and quality reporting to ABA ROLI’s donors.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee, manage, and coordinate all aspects of program implementation, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and local law.
- Provide direct oversight of program implementation, assuring high technical standards are implemented by program directors and project directors. This includes overseeing the development of project work plans and the effective and accountable implementation of program activities.
- Assure quality monitoring and evaluation for all programs, with support from the M&E officer, and ensure timely and quality reports to donors.
- Travel regularly to provinces where ABA ROLI operates to oversee the implementation of projects.
In the absence of the Country Director, serve as Acting Country Director as needed.
Remain in contact with ABA ROLI’s external partners when necessary while Country Director is absent;
Oversee and/or contribute to: memos relevant to ABA Boards/committees, requests of other ABA sections for assistance in their activities;
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
JD or foreign equivalent, or Master’s degree, or advanced management degree, and seven years’ experience, or
Bachelor’s degree and ten years of experience.
International experience implementing and managing development projects on the rule of law, legal reform, democracy, or governance, or related field.
Demonstrated management skills and experience, preferably overseeing country operations with other international organizations.
Comprehensive knowledge and experience with donor rules and regulations, particularly USG rules and regulations.
Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated planning, management, analytical, and writing skills.
Fluency in English and French.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 5 years of experience in working with USG funded programs preferred.
- Familiarity with the DRC context.
How to apply:
https://www.devex.com/jobs/aba-roli-deputy-director-of-programs-drc-440431