Chief of Party, USAID/Philippines, Philippines, Pacific Islands, and Mongolia, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Activities (PIMMELA), Manila – Phil At Social Impact

Chief of Party, USAID/Philippines, Philippines, Pacific Islands, and Mongolia, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Activities (PIMMELA), Manila – Philippines

Social Impact (SI) is a global development management consulting[EC1] firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

Proposal Objective:
Social Impact is pursuing a four-year contract to provide monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) support services to the USAID/Philippines mission and implementing partners. the geographic area of coverage, including 12 Pacific Islands and Mongolia. The contract will provide services to improve monitoring, evaluation, research, reporting, learning, analysis and adapting (MERRLAA) for the portfolio of projects. This activity will cover USAID-funded projects implemented in the geographic area of coverage, including the Philippines, 12 Pacific Islands and Mongolia, and is anticipated to be awarded in May 2023.

Position Description:
SI is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) to provide the vision and overall leadership to the team by providing overall activity management and overseeing technical operations and support.

The position is a full-time position for the four-year duration of the project, and will be based in Manila, Philippines, contingent upon contract award.

**Please Note: Citizens of the Philippines are encouraged to apply.**

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the leader of the team, responsible for overall implementation, results, and management.
  • Serve as the main point of contact between USAID and other implementing partners and Social Impact, reporting to all relevant stakeholders, and as such focus efforts on the core services as well as management of the contract.
  • Supervise and manage all work of local and international staff of the project.
  • Oversee contract work plans, budgets, and reports based on expected contract outputs and results using an adaptive management approach.
  • Provide oversight of all technical activities by all staff, including evaluation and assessment reports and services produced, data collection, analysis, reporting, learning and dissemination activities, and related tasks.
  • Ensure technical quality, quality control, and the overall responsiveness of MEL technical assistance provided under the contract, including necessary adjustments to operations to fit the requirements of USAID and working environment in the Philippines.
  • Identify issues and risks related to contract management in a timely manner and manage the activity’s financial resources in accordance with the budget as well as USAID policies and regulations.
  • Manage the preparation and presentation of proposed implementation plans and all reports.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree preferred, in social sciences or related field with at least 10 years of progressive experience in project management of similar development programs highly preferred OR;
  • Bachelor’s degree in the similar field with at least 15 years of progressive experience in project management of development programs development projects.
  • At least five years of experience related to research, evaluation, statistics and/or monitoring projects related to development.
  • At least five years of experience leading a similar Monitoring and Evaluation contract covering multiple countries.
  • Prior relevant experience in Asia desirable.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of regional languages such as Tagalog and/or French an asset.
  • Excellent written, oral and presentation skills.
  • Excellent demonstrated ability to effectively interact with senior-level and mid-level counterparts of host country and USAID, local professionals, international donors, host country government counterparts, and implementing partners. Prior relevant experience in Asia desirable.
  • Previous experience working on USAID activities highly preferred.
  • A commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive work and learning environment.

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls

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