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Proposal Summary:
The primary goal of the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Activity is to enhance USAID Mission MEL capabilities, as well as facilitate Collaborating, Learning, Adapting (CLA) for increased accountability and adaptation across USAID/BiH’s portfolio. With a focus on evidence-based decision-making and adaptive management, the MEL Activity will aim to contribute to maximizing development impact.
**Please note: Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina are strongly encouraged to apply for this position**
Position Summary:
The Chief of Party (COP) will play a pivotal role in leading the MEL Activity, serving as the primary point of contact with the USAID Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The COP will oversee all technical and administrative aspects of the project, with a specialized focus on the CLA component. This leadership position involves supervising staff across various technical components, managing relationships with subcontractors, and ensuring the project’s compliance with USAID regulations. The full-time position will last for five years and be based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. This position is contingent upon award.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all technical work and administrative aspects of the project.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the project and USAID, MSI home office, and manage relationships with subcontractors.
- Supervise a team, including a MEL specialist, a CLA specialist, and a finance & administration manager.
- Facilitate periodic project reviews and select CLA activities for the Mission.
- Ensure timely, accurate, user-friendly reporting on the status of all services provided under the contract.
- Ensure USAID compliance and the integrity of all project operations.
Qualifications:
- An advanced degree in social science, development studies or a related field required. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree plus five additional years of relevant experience.
- Minimum 12 years of international development experience; experience with USAID and in the Balkans strongly preferred.
- Progressive responsibility in project management, including technical and administrative oversight, staff, and sub-contractor supervision.
- Technical experience in monitoring and evaluation of international development projects required.
- Experience in CLA and facilitation preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage projects and provide leadership.
- Strong written and oral communications skills in English required; Bosnian language skills preferred.
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How to apply
To apply: Please visit our website, https://tetratech.referrals.selectminds.com/msi/jobs/chief-of-party-cop-monitoring-evaluation-and-learning-activity-sarajevo-bosnia-and-herzegovina-41377