Social Impact, Inc.
Deputy Chief of Party
Social Impact, Inc., Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Deputy Chief of Party (2), USAID/BHA Central Africa Regional Third-Party Monitoring (CART) Project 2, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.
Proposal Objective:
Social Impact is bidding on the upcoming follow-on to the USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Affairs (BHA)'s Central Africa Regional Third-Party Monitoring (CART) project. This project is an independent, impartial, timely, responsive, contextualized and forward-looking third-party monitoring (TPM) activity. CART's mandate is to assess the performance of assigned BHA activities in the context of adaptive management in the Central African Republic (CAR), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of the Congo (ROC).
Position Description:
Social Impact is seeking two full-time Deputy Chiefs of Party (DCOP) for the USAID CART 2 contract to oversee and lead monitoring, Third Party Monitoring (TPM), and assessment tasks. This includes supporting USAID/BHA and BHA implementing partners (IP) with appropriate technical tasks.
One DCOP will be based in Bangui, Central African Republic, and the other based in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. Both positions will be a full-time the duration of this regional TPM contract, contingent upon contract award. The anticipated award date for the proposal is Fall 2025.
**Only candidates based in Bagui, CAR with Central African citizenship; and Goma, DRC with Congolese citizenship are eligible to apply.**
Responsibilities:
Oversee the development and execution of MEL and Third Party Monitoring (TPM) tasks, including the recruitment and management of MEL/TPM experts and evaluation team members.Supervise long-term staff in respective countries, and in coordination with other project staff.Oversee technical deliverables across TPM, learning, DQAs, data analysis, and assessments, and ensure resourcing is appropriate for timely completion to USAID/BHA and IPs.Ensure high quality production of final products by reviewing and providing feedback on proposed processes and products, as well as leading on those processes as applicable.Lead or participate in activity teams, as necessary, to ensure high quality completion of assigned tasks.Oversee quality assurance/quality control for local subcontractors.Oversee project reporting requirements which may include, but are not limited to: quarterly and weekly reports, evaluation and case studies, success stories, etc.Participate in or lead the design and implementation of communication and dissemination strategies as part of a learning or strategic communications agenda.Work with USAID staff to identify and develop the methodologies necessary to meet the deliverables required for MEL and TPM related tasks.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in the field of international development, public administration, business administration or related field.Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated management and oversight experience in MEL and TPM activities:Design and management of TPM activities across DRC, CAR, and ROC, development of TPM plans, and experience directly overseeing teams engaged in TPM.Experience working in non-permissive environments and conflict areas- and especially TPM and MEL.Design and management of indicators, using performance monitoring data to improve programs, developing MEL and learning/adaptive management plans and performance management plans, conducting DQAs, overseeing data collection, conducting analysis with monitoring data, and reporting on monitoring data to diverse stakeholders.Strategic planning, facilitation of learning, fostering stakeholder collaboration, development and incorporation of learning tools and strategies on project activities, using strategic communications, promoting knowledge management practices and systems, championing use of evidence-based planning and programming, applying systems thinking and behavioral change for adaptive management.Demonstrated experience leading multi-cultural and diverse teams and participants.Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.Experience building relationships with clients and organizations, engaging stakeholders, and partnerships in the development context.Experience leading communities of practice and convening stakeholders (including government partners) to reflect upon and interpret data for programmatic improvement and decision making.Excellent oral and written English and French.
Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.
To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website:
http://www.socialimpact.com
SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.
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Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.
Proposal Objective:
Social Impact is bidding on the upcoming follow-on to the USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Affairs (BHA)'s Central Africa Regional Third-Party Monitoring (CART) project. This project is an independent, impartial, timely, responsive, contextualized and forward-looking third-party monitoring (TPM) activity. CART's mandate is to assess the performance of assigned BHA activities in the context of adaptive management in the Central African Republic (CAR), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of the Congo (ROC).
Position Description:
Social Impact is seeking two full-time Deputy Chiefs of Party (DCOP) for the USAID CART 2 contract to oversee and lead monitoring, Third Party Monitoring (TPM), and assessment tasks. This includes supporting USAID/BHA and BHA implementing partners (IP) with appropriate technical tasks.
One DCOP will be based in Bangui, Central African Republic, and the other based in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. Both positions will be a full-time the duration of this regional TPM contract, contingent upon contract award. The anticipated award date for the proposal is Fall 2025.
**Only candidates based in Bagui, CAR with Central African citizenship; and Goma, DRC with Congolese citizenship are eligible to apply.**
Responsibilities:
Oversee the development and execution of MEL and Third Party Monitoring (TPM) tasks, including the recruitment and management of MEL/TPM experts and evaluation team members.Supervise long-term staff in respective countries, and in coordination with other project staff.Oversee technical deliverables across TPM, learning, DQAs, data analysis, and assessments, and ensure resourcing is appropriate for timely completion to USAID/BHA and IPs.Ensure high quality production of final products by reviewing and providing feedback on proposed processes and products, as well as leading on those processes as applicable.Lead or participate in activity teams, as necessary, to ensure high quality completion of assigned tasks.Oversee quality assurance/quality control for local subcontractors.Oversee project reporting requirements which may include, but are not limited to: quarterly and weekly reports, evaluation and case studies, success stories, etc.Participate in or lead the design and implementation of communication and dissemination strategies as part of a learning or strategic communications agenda.Work with USAID staff to identify and develop the methodologies necessary to meet the deliverables required for MEL and TPM related tasks.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in the field of international development, public administration, business administration or related field.Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated management and oversight experience in MEL and TPM activities:Design and management of TPM activities across DRC, CAR, and ROC, development of TPM plans, and experience directly overseeing teams engaged in TPM.Experience working in non-permissive environments and conflict areas- and especially TPM and MEL.Design and management of indicators, using performance monitoring data to improve programs, developing MEL and learning/adaptive management plans and performance management plans, conducting DQAs, overseeing data collection, conducting analysis with monitoring data, and reporting on monitoring data to diverse stakeholders.Strategic planning, facilitation of learning, fostering stakeholder collaboration, development and incorporation of learning tools and strategies on project activities, using strategic communications, promoting knowledge management practices and systems, championing use of evidence-based planning and programming, applying systems thinking and behavioral change for adaptive management.Demonstrated experience leading multi-cultural and diverse teams and participants.Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.Experience building relationships with clients and organizations, engaging stakeholders, and partnerships in the development context.Experience leading communities of practice and convening stakeholders (including government partners) to reflect upon and interpret data for programmatic improvement and decision making.Excellent oral and written English and French.
Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.
To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website:
http://www.socialimpact.com
SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.
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