Chief of Party, Kosovo
ACDI/VOCA
- Kosovo
- Stalan
- Puno radno vreme
- Lead the overall strategic planning, implementation, and management of the program
- Develop an effective integrated approach of program components, participants, government actors, private sector partners, and other stakeholders
- Ensure quality control and timeliness of all deliverables
- Serve as principal liaison with USAID staff, institutions, and client country partners to exchange information and develop professional relationships
- Monitor program indicators, evaluate program results, and guide program implementation to achieve maximum impact
- Spearhead strategy development and utilize managerial tools and frameworks to improve the ability of the team to achieve project goals successfully and sustainably
- Facilitate the development of the program’s evolving theory of change, overseeing the implementation of the work plan and tracking progress towards core indicators and learning objectives
- Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout program implementation and operations while also promoting an evidence-based positive youth development approach
- Develop systems that support the collaborating, learning and adapting (CLA) approach, including establishing a culture of adaptive management
- Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments
- Represent ACDI/VOCA and the program to the public and donor community
- Bachelor’s degree in sociology, international development, youth development, economics, education, business administration, or related field required; master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience leading youth-focused programs, including experience in workforce development, positive youth development, education, or related field.
- Previous experience as a Chief of Party for projects with similar magnitude and complexity is highly desired.
- Knowledge of and experience with USAID rules and regulations is required.
- Proven ability to collaborate successfully with host-country government officials, international donors, and private sector stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in program design, policy dialogue, strategic planning and implementation of workforce development, education, and systems improvement.
- Proven leadership style that is inclusive and empowering to team members.
- Experience leading teams and projects with meaningful youth engagement approaches, including youth leadership opportunities and youth involvement in design, implementation, and MEL processes.
- Demonstrated capacity to develop collaborative, respectful, and high-impact relationships with communities, young people, youth-led and youth-serving organizations, government, private sector, and CSOs/NGOs.
- Fluency in English required.
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