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  • Posted: Apr 15, 2020
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people's lives.
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    Deputy Chief of Party - Nigeria Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagement

    Job ref.: req7939
    Duration: 5 years (anticipated start in September 2020)

    Background

    • The objective of the SCALE Activity is to support civil society organizations (CSOs) and business membership organizations (BMOs) across all of USAID/Nigeria’s programmatic sectors with a basket of managerial, business strengthening, and advocacy capacity-building interventions aimed at advancing Nigerian CSO sustainability combined with targeted grants to advance mutually agreed upon priorities.
    • The activity is designed to enhance local civil society organizations’ ability to be positive and responsible change agents in Nigeria.

    Purpose of Position  

    • Under the supervision of the Chief of Party (COP), the DCOP leads technical aspects of the project in compliance with USAID and Palladium rules and regulations to achieve project objectives.
    • S/he will also regularly engage with and maintain good relationships with relevant actors including CSOs, BMOs, media, consortium partners and other Nigerian governmental and non-government stakeholders.
    • The DCOP will provide support to the COP in liaising, programmatic, strategic development and quality control duties. This position is contingent up award of funds.

    Role and Responsibilities

    • Assist the COP in overseeing all components of the program
    • Provide expertise in Nigeria’s civil society sector and to other stakeholders
    • Assist the COP in monitoring, evaluation and reporting functions
    • Provide technical leadership and management for program activities
    • Provide guidance and direction to technical staff
    • Serve as the acting COP in the COP’s absence

    Required Qualifications
    Position Requirements:

    • Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in international affairs, public administration, policy, social sciences, law, development studies or related field;
    • At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the successful implementation of international development activities managing sectors and/or subsectors of civil society / advocacy / research / gender sensitive interventions;
    • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and experienced in managing teams;
    • Experience relevant to accomplishment of the cross-cutting objectives including gender, youth and marginalized populations.
    • Demonstrated track record of working with donor-funded projects.
    • Proven track record with establishing and maintaining relationships with a broad range of government and non-government stakeholders.
    • Capacity to transfer/convey information and knowledge to external partners, stakeholders, senior officials and donor community.
    • Written and spoken fluency in English

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Palladium Group on palladium.csod.com to apply

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