The chief of party plays a critical leadership role throughout any United States Agency for International Development-funded project, but no more so than during the launch stage. Devex spoke to former and current chiefs of party to find out what contributes to a successful project launch and what they would do differently next time around.
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Emma Smith is a Reporter at Devex. She covers all things related to careers and hiring in the global development community as well as mental health within the sector — from tips on supporting humanitarian staff to designing mental health programs for refugees. Emma has reported from key development hubs in Europe and co-produced Devex’s DevProWomen2030 podcast series. She holds a degree in journalism from Glasgow Caledonian University and a master's in media and international conflict. In addition to writing for regional news publications, she has worked with organizations focused on child and women’s rights.
