USAID-SRPS Project 

Deputy Chief of Party- Operations (DCOPO) | Accra, Ghana | 2023

Chemonics seeks a deputy chief of party-operations for the anticipated USAID Strengthening Regional Peace and Stability in West Africa Program. The project aims to acquire technical services to assist USAID/West Africa Regional Peace and Governance Office (RPGO) support the efforts of West Africans to address the risks of instability from democratic backsliding and from conflict, and prioritize targeted conflict and violence prevention, peacebuilding, and preventing and countering of violent extremism (P/CVE) interventions across the sub-region. The deputy chief of party-operations will manage the day-to-day operations and administration — including the program procurement, operational systems, and logistics — of the offices in Ghana, Mauritania, and Nigeria, as well as the field presence of the program implementation units. This position will be based in ​Accra, Ghana​We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervises program facilities (office space, equipment, and program vehicles) and in administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting, and financial accounting
• Ensures that program implementation is in accordance with USAID regulations and procedures and the specifications determined in the scope of work; monitors grantee qualifications and capabilities, ensuring that all procurement processes are perceived as transparent by beneficiary communities, assuring fair and transparent procurement processes, review of financial management, and monitoring grant implementation
• Maintains a strong grasp of the program and is prepared to step in, as needed, to support the chief of party and other program staff in activity development; stays apprised of the evolution of the local political, legal, and economic situations and how to adapt the program accordingly

Qualifications:

• Minimum of seven years of relevant work experience on donor-funded programs in a related role, and in managing an office or program, preferably with a grants and technical assistance component
• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience of culturally and geographically diverse staff in sub-Saharan Africa, preferably West Africa
• Formal qualifications in office management, accounting, business, or other relevant area
• Prior experience on USAID program startups; experience establishing operations in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred
• Experience with remote management in fluid, unstable environments and in devising logistic and administrative solutions
• Experience providing ethics reviews and managing compliance on grants and subcontracting in technical assistance programs
• Proven experience creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leading by example
• Fluent in Chemonics’ and USAID’s policies and procedures regarding administrative processes; human resources; financial management and reporting; office setup and management; and procurement processes, systems, and grant management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills suitable to a multicultural, international environment
• Sound understanding of security approaches and procedures in a fluid, variable risk context
• Fluency in English and French is required; proficiency in regional languages and Arabic is desirable but not required