Chief of Party, USAID Nigeria Monitoring Project ll, Abuja, Nigeria at Tetra Tech Company

Position Summary:  

• MSI is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) to serve as the senior-most in-country project representative and lead the technical and operational aspects of the NMP II activity.
• The COP will work closely with USAID BHA in Nigeria and its implementing partners.
• The COP will also oversee the production of all deliverables and compliance required under this contract.
• The work involves team management, technical guidance, administrative coordination, operations oversight, and client relations.
• The COP will also be responsible for overseeing subcontractors’ work and performance.
• The full-time position is anticipated to last for five years and be based in Abuja, Nigeria. 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 team, USAID, and MSI home office.
• Ensure effective performance and relationships with subcontractors.
• Manage the project team and directly supervise other senior management on the project.
• Oversee preparation and ensure timely submission of all contract deliverables.
• Ensure the quality of all data collection, analyses, reports, and other deliverables and that they meet MSI and USAID quality control/assurance standards.
• Ensure TPM data, reporting, and learning events are relevant and well targeted to support learning and adaptation objectives of USAID BHA and its partners.
• Maintain administrative and financial controls, and records, pursuant to MSI’s financial and administrative procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all terms and conditions of the contract and applicable U.S. Government and USAID rules and regulations.
• Manage the contract budget in coordination with the finance and administration and MSI home office teams.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of local political and security developments and propose any strategic/tactical revisions to the Project Safety and Security Manual necessary to seize emerging opportunities and/or mitigate risks.
• Ensure appropriate staff duty of care procedures are in place and followed.
• Act as the primary liaison for USAID and the US Embassy regional security officer regarding security matters.
• Adhere to security procedures and require team members to follow them.
• Monitor and report on the security situation to MSI home office and USAID.

Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in international affairs, social science, or a related field is strongly preferred. required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the international humanitarian, development, or transition field, including at least five (5) years of experience managing teams and two (2) years of experience working in conflict zones.
• Previous experience leading USAID-funded activities is desired.
• Previous experience managing or working on TPM projects, monitoring, evaluation, and learning support projects, or large-scale evaluations is highly desirable.
• Previous professional work experience supporting development or humanitarian assistance programs in Africa is desirable.
• Previous experience managing subcontractors is desirable.
• Experience in providing robust and easy-to-understand data visualizations and communications on monitoring and evaluation products.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with USAID, host government and local counterparts.
• Strong written and oral communications skills in English required.