United States of America: Chief of Party, USAID Organizational Development Project, Ethiopia

Chief of Party, USAID Organizational Development Project, Ethiopia

Company Profile:

MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Kenya, Indonesia, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Colombia and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with organizations across all sectors of international development to support clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program to national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Proposal Summary:

MSI is pursuing a five-year Organizational Development Project with the USAID Mission in Ethiopia for organizational development services, including the design and facilitation of both Mission-wide and team-centric events and activities; data collection and analysis of leadership values, behaviors and goals; and individual, team and executive coaching services. The objective of this activity is to advance USAID/Ethiopias continued support of the Missions Organizational Objectives, one of which is to create a Mission of Leaders. Under this activity, in addition to organizational development services, other services needed will include: leadership and staff development; change management in multi-cultural and/or international organizations; and strategic use of the Insights Discovery Model.

Position Summary:

The Chief of Party (COP) will be responsible for overseeing the project both from a technical and operational perspective. S/he will ensure that all demands of the contract are met, on time, within budget and with high quality. This position will oversee project staff and liaise with MSIs home office staff regularly. This position will be full time and based in Addis Ababa.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contract with USAID/Ethiopia on a day-to-day basis for contract implementation and management.
• Provide the vision for and oversee the quality of activities implemented under this project.
• Ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations and MSI procedures and policies.
• Manage project staff and provide training and mentoring as needed to build capacity of the team.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in organizational development, adult learning or a related field.
• At least eight years of experience providing organizational development and/or coaching services, facilitating high-level events/training and/or analyzing leadership values, preferably at a senior or managerial level.
• Previous work experience with USAID or other donors.
• Experience working in Ethiopia and knowledge of Amharic preferred.
• Superior communication skills, both written and oral, in English is required.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com

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