Deputy Chief of Party
Chemonics seeks a Deputy Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID-funded Livelihoods and Inclusive Finance Expansion (LIFE) project in Lebanon. The purpose of the project is to improve economic opportunities and livelihoods of low income individuals and microenterprises in Lebanon by expanding and strengthening microfinance associations’ and member institutions’ services and enhancing entrepreneurs’ business skills. LIFE will improve livelihoods, strengthen microfinance activities and advance inclusive finance. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
Work with the program’s Chief of Party to manage program implementation and oversee staff performance, program management, and operations
Provide substantial project technical direction in microfinance, livelihoods, and/or microcredit. Will play a lead role in his/her technical area
Supervise program staff to ensure appropriate strategy implementation
Ensure that all activities comply with applicable USAID and Chemonics policies, practices, and procedures
In absence of the Chief of Party, responsible for all reporting to USAID. Manage high-quality, timely, and complete submission of work plans, financial reports, and performance reports
Qualifications:
Master's degree in finance, development, economics, or international relations
Minimum 5 years’ experience with successful microfinance and microenterprises’ projects
Minimum 5 years’ experience on projects with similar magnitude and complexity in developing countries
Demonstrated expertise in microfinance, livelihoods, and/or microcredit is required
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Excellent English skills. Arabic language ability is highly desirable, but not required
Experience managing international donor contracts and agreements; experience managing USAID contracts and agreements preferred
Demonstrated leadership, integrity, and versatility
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Send electronic submissions to LebanonLIFE@chemonics.com by April 29, 2016. Please include “Deputy Chief of Party” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Education Degree
Masters Degree
English
Excellent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No