Chief of Party at International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)

Project Description

IBTCI is currently seeking a Chief of Party (COP) to lead a one-to-two year project that will provide ongoing monitoring and verification of different emergency food assistance programs implemented by different agencies in four states of northern and northeastern Nigeria. The purpose of this project is to establish a third-party monitoring system to verify and provide independent confirmation of programs in Nigeria funded by USAID’s office of Food for Peace (FFP). The evaluation will take place over twelve months with the possibility of an additional option year.

Responsibilities

• The COP will provide overall management, guidance, and direction to the Contractor’s team.
• He or she will be responsible for overseeing the completion of all deliverables required under this contract as well as overall compliance with the contract.
• This work will involve team management, technical direction, administrative coordination, operations oversight, and client relations.
• This individual will ideally divide their time between Abuja and Maiduguri.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in International Affairs, Social Science, or a related field is required, PhD is preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the humanitarian, development, or transition field including a minimum of five years’ experience in managing monitoring projects in conflict zones;
• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of project management and reporting;
• Experience in managing expatriate and local staff in humanitarian or transition programs in conflict zones is required;
• Working experience in northeastern Nigeria is highly desirable;
• Experience in managing subcontractors is required;
• Experience in managing a USAID-funded program is required;
• Excellent oral and written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and management skills;
• Master’s degree in international affairs, social science, or a related field.