Uganda: Chief of Party, USAID Organizational Development Activity, Kampala, Uganda

Chief of Party, USAID Organizational Development Activity, Kampala, Uganda

Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

Proposal Objective:

SI is pursuing a three year, plus two one year option years contract to support USAID/Uganda in further strengthening the internal relationships, systems, practices and organizational culture that underpin the Mission’s effective and efficient performance in delivering and facilitating development advancements for the Ugandan people. The SOW entails:

· Strengthen individual, team, cross-team and Mission-wide capacity to more fully realize the Mission of Leaders (MOL) objectives and to deepen the practices implicit in the Guiding Principles. (~55% effort.)

· Develop, administer and help USAID benefit from diagnostic tools that will: (i) measure the individual, team, cross-team and Mission-wide effectiveness in practicing desired behaviors; and (ii) inform and help shape future organizational development interventions. (~10% effort.)

· Strengthen the quality of inter-organizational collaboration within the community of USAID/Uganda stakeholders to improve development results. (Approximately 5 percent of effort.)

· Extend leadership and organizational development support to key partners. (~10% effort.)

· Facilitate the learning that will help USAID/Uganda better understand the advantages, disadvantages, and impact of its collective and respective organizational practices and behaviors; and help transform learning into adaptation. (~15% effort.)

· Respond to emergent leadership and organizational development needs. (~5% effort.)

Position Description:

SI is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) to lead and manage the project administratively and technically, providing oversight on all activities. The COP will also lead activities supporting evaluation design. This position will be based in Kampala for the duration of the project. To support their qualifications, selected candidates will be requested to provide complete contact details for three references from past supervisors, subordinates and or clients.

Responsibilities:

· Serve as principal responsibility for management of all aspects of the contract.

· Serve as the primary point of contract with USAID/Uganda on day-to-day basis for contract implementation and management.

· Provide strategic vision and overall leadership, and ensuring the provision of timely, relevant, high quality services from both in-Uganda long-term staff and incoming short-term consultants.

· Supervise the work of all personnel assigned to tasks under the Contract.

· Ensure timely information on the progress and status of all activities, including but not limited to the timely delivery of required reports in forms agreed to with USAID/Uganda; and ensure the USAID-compliance and integrity of Contract operations.

· Conceptualize, deliver, and arrange for the delivery of high quality leadership and organizational development interventions for USAID/Uganda, its implementing partners (IPs) and other stakeholders.

· Facilitate USAID/Uganda’s internal and external collaboration, providing and arranging for the provision of organizational development support that will ensure that suite of direct service providers (support contractors) are operating collaboratively and productively.

· Ensure that Contract operations model (through the Offeror’s philosophies, approaches and behaviors) the iterative, flexible, adaptive management way of doing business that USAID/Uganda seeks to achieve itself and promote among its IPs, counterparts and other stakeholders.

Qualifications:

· Master’s degree or higher in organizational development, adult learning or a related field; and five years of experience in a management position; OR A Bachelor’s degree or higher in organizational development, adult learning or a related field; and seven years of experience in a management position.

· Experience living and working in developing country environments, preferably sub-Saharan Africa.

· Demonstrated leadership in the management of similar size international donor-supported programs.

· Proven skills in organizational development, adult education, coaching and/or counseling, oral and written communication; facilitation; and management skills, particularly skills in adaptive management.

o This should be supported by at least three past performance references from supervisors, subordinates and/or clients.

· Experience managing USG-issued contracts or otherwise demonstrated knowledge of USG Federal Acquisition Requirements.

Desired Qualifications:

· Demonstrated skills in building, mobilizing, and leading multidisciplinary teams.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.

To apply: https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SOCIIMPA2&cws=1&rid=1424