Chiefs of party are some of the most powerful players in the world of development, essentially serving as the chief executive of an individual project. Getting the right one is often key to winning contracts and also ensuring a project is successful once the bid is won.
But what makes a good chief of party? Are development organizations hiring the right people for the job? And should the system for recruiting chiefs of party change?
In a wide-ranging conversation with Devex, four past and present chiefs of party discussed these issues.