Job opening for a Deputy Chief of Party at Palladium in Abuja

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Job Title: Job opening for a Deputy Chief of Party at Palladium in Abuja
Organisation: Palladium
Location: Abuja
Min Work Experience: 7 year(s)
Qualification: MSc
Industry: Administration/ Office/ Operations
Course: RELATED DISCIPLINE
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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 foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Deputy Chief of Party - Nigeria Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagement

Job ref.: req7939
Location: Abuja
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

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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