Deputy Chief of Party – Egypt Ending Violence Against Women and Girls At FHI 360

FHI 360 is currently recruiting for the position of Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) based in Egypt supporting an anticipated USAID-funded project aimed to address and eliminate gender-based violence/violence against women and girls, including female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), child, early and forced marriage (CEFM), and seasonal marriage as forms of trafficking in persons (TIP).

The Activity will: (1) support positive behavioral change to end VAW/G; and (2) expand access to quality integrated VAW/G support services and responsive interventions, such as medical, legal, psychosocial, and economic empowerment services. The Activity will respond to the U.S. Government’s and the Egyptian Government’s shared policy priorities focused on gender equality and women’s empowerment. Employment is contingent upon successful award of the project to FHI 360, as well as USAID approval of the finalist.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assists the Chief of Party with strategic and operational planning, including work planning, and ensure project compliance with all contractual reporting and financial requirements of USAID and FHI 360.
  • Oversees and manages the project budget.
  • Manages deadlines, drafting of reports, maintenance of records, and monitoring achievement of benchmarks in the award.
  • Assists the Chief of Party in creating and maintaining good working relationships with USAID, government counterparts, local organizations, and other program partners.
  • Supervises administrative, financial and grant management to ensure compliant processes and performance, operational and cost efficiency, and effective management and monitoring of sub-awards.
  • Serves as acting Chief of Party in their absence.
  • Manages long-term staff and short-term advisors in a respectful and transparent manner, ensuring achievement of project results.

Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required in a relevant field such as international development, business administration, or other; Master’s Degree is preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressively responsible experience, at least 6 years managing a Finance and/or Operations department in a developing country, preferable in Egypt or the Middle East/North Africa region.
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and navigate politically sensitive terrain.
  • Demonstrated leadership and management skills related to program management, including budget and personnel management, motivating and supervising team efforts, solid performance management, including program planning, implementation, and achieving success in complex activities.
  • Familiarity with US Government-funded programming, rules, and regulations such as FAR, AIDAR and grants required.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in developing and maintaining unbiased and professional working relationships with government officials, civil society partners, donors, and donor-funded implementers.
  • Proven human resource management skills and demonstrated commitment to customer service.
  • Fluency (written and oral) in English and Arabic (Egyptian dialect preferable) is required.

How to apply

https://fhi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/FHI_360_External_Career_Portal/job/Egypt-Any/Deputy-Chief-of-Party—Egypt-Ending-Violence-Against-Women-and-Girls_Requisition-2023200163

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