Tunisia: Chief of Party, Community Resilience Activity, Tunisia

Chief of Party, Community Resilience Activity, Tunisia

Company Profile: MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC 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 implements nearly 100 projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Colombia, and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with more than 80 organizations across all sectors of international development with clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

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Proposal Summary: **
The goal of the Community Resilience Activity (CRA), to be implemented in Tunisia, is to counter violent extremism strengthened in selected geographic areas. CRA will take a community-led approach to identify community needs and build community resilience. It will support communities in creating alternative pathways for youth within their communities to promote positive outcomes. Project activities will take place in Tunisia and are anticipated to last four years.

Position Summary:
MSI is seeking applications from highly qualified Chief of Party (COP) candidates with experience working in CVE, conflict mitigation, civil society and/or youth, community and civic engagement. The COP will be responsible for providing overall leadership management of the entire program, as well as administrative, financial and technical oversight. S/he will be responsible for ensuring the completion of all tasks and objectives designated by USAID.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic management vision, leadership, and skills to assure to ensure effective and efficient performance for all aspects of the project.
• Provide direction and overall management of the project, including the management of local staff
• Serve as the main point of contact among USAID, the government of Tunisia, counterparts and non-governmental stakeholders on program communications and technical implementation activities.
• Work with USAID/Tunisia technical office personnel to design any required research/analyses/evaluation tools; recruit staff, consultants and potential sub-contractors to form teams with the necessary skills and experience; develop the schedule and support logistics; and manage quality control and reporting.
• Manage relationship with local partners and sub-grantees.
• Interact professionally with senior Mission, Embassy, and government officials representing the activity, articulating achievements, and assuring optimal coordination between the activity and other USAID activities as well as those of other multilateral and bilateral donors and the Government of Tunisia.
• Assure professional quality and timeliness of all written and oral products and reports produced by the activity for USAID or other stakeholders as may be required.
• Responsibility for final delivery of all project results to USAID on time and on budget.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in international development, political science, international relations, public/business administration or relevant field. A Master's degree may be substituted by a Bachelor's degree depending on level of experience.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience leading the implementation and management of large international development projects. Management of CVE projects preferred.
• USAID experience is preferable but experience with other international donors in Tunisia also relevant.
• Experience in Tunisia or North Africa and post conflict environments required.
• Good relationship manager among diverse, high-level stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and communication skills and ability to manage and be flexible in difficult and challenging circumstances.
• Fluent in written and oral French and English. Fluency in Arabic desired.

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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