Chief of Party

Job Description - Chief of Party

Position No: 1

Location: Kathmandu Office                                    

Division: International Development Division 

Organization Overview: 

Abt Associates’ International Development practice focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation. 

About the Opportunity:

Abt Associates seeks a dynamic Chief of Party for the USAID’s Sajhedari – Support to Federalism (STF)

Project which aims to support the Government of Nepal in the transition from a unitary state to a federation of provinces and enhance citizen participation in and oversight of local governance through the following objectives: 

• Objective 1: The GoN creates sound policies and legislation that empower, finance and regulate provincial and municipal governments 
• Objective 2: Provincial and municipal governments in Province Five and Seven are more responsive, accountable, transparent and effective 
• Objective 3: Citizens and civil society organizations in the target municipalities are more involved in local decision-making and oversight 

The position is based in Kathmandu. Nepali, TCN, and expatriate applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide management leadership (programmatic, financial and administrative) for the project ensuring full alignment with USAID rules and regulations 
• Oversee the implementation of the project ensuring the achievement of all project deliverables and targets in a timely manner 
• Lead development and technical design of the overall USAID Sajhedari STF project with the DCOP 
• Effectively represent Abt and build and maintain excellent, productive relationships with USAID/Nepal, government counterparts, and relevant civil society organizations 
• Provide vision and guidance to project staff 
• Supervise and oversee the work of project staff, partners, and subcontractors 
• Exercise sound financial management skills including effective project spending 
• Uphold the standards of Abt Associates to lead a high performing team; ensure strict compliance to USAID and Abt’s policies, regulations and internal controls 
• Guide the learning agenda for the project, use lessons learned to modify project approaches and strategies, and disseminate findings 
• Create strong partnerships with other implementing partners working in Nepal including USAID partners 
• Review technical materials to ensure high quality products 

• Apply Before : Jun-23-2020
• How to Apply for this job?
• Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter along with updated CV to nepaljobs@abtassoc.com or directly apply to our website: CLICK HERE  with subject line “Chief of Party” by June 23, 2020.