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FHI 360 is currently recruiting for the position of Deputy Chief of Party for an anticipated five-year USAID project, Strengthen Resilience and Learning to Counter Violent Extremism in the Northern Border Areas of Côte d’Ivoire, with a budget between $25-$49 million.
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Chief of Party (COP), the DCOP will assist the COP with all responsibilities, including the development and implementation of the project’s vision, strategy, and technical direction, and will serve as Acting COP in the Director’s absence. S/he will directly support the COP in drafting and submitting all deliverables required and provide management, oversight, and mentoring of local staff. S/he will be responsible for performing programmatic and administrative tasks for the implementation of the project and ensure operational efficiency and compliant financial and sub-award management. It is expected that the DCOP will be located in Abidjan with anticipated project funded travel to the northern border areas.
Essential Job Functions: Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Availability of position is contingent upon award to FHI 360. Selection of final applicant is subject to USAID approval.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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