Engility Corporation Chief of Party (Somalia Economic Growth) Job Vacancy

Chief of Party, Somalia Economic Growth

Responsibilities and Duties: 

Engility Corporation is seeking a Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID/East Africa-funded Somalia Economic Growth Activity. This project will primarily be focused on promoting inclusive economic growth in South Central Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland. 

The project aims to strengthen the business enabling environment through access to finance and policy and regulation support; promote enterprise development through business development services; improve production, employment, and incomes in select value chains (horticulture, fisheries, and renewable energy); and increase participation by women and youth in the economy as entrepreneurs, employers, and employees.

The COP will lead the project team and is responsible for overall implementation, results, and management. 

He/she is the team’s interlocutor with USAID and is responsible for establishing and maintaining constructive relations with counterparts across the different regions of Somalia. 

The COP is the final implementing team authority on management issues including staff, logistics, financial accounting and security.

Minimum Tangible Qualifications: 

• At least a Masters degree in business, economics, or other relevant field.
• Minimum 10 years managing complex economic growth assistance projects in developing countries.
• Minimum three years’ experience in fragile or post-conflict states.
• Experience working collaboratively with host country governments and the local private sector, and coordinating activities with those of other donors.
• Experience in project design and implementation, including financial management experience, such as budgeting; tracking, reporting and accounting; and procurement.
• Experience managing projects and/or an office with culturally diverse teams and working with counterparts from other cultures.
• Excellent oral and written English language communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience managing or implementing projects in Somalia or surrounding areas.

This is a contingent position based on contract award and customer funding.

Please apply at: https://careers-engility.icims.com/jobs/11600/chief-of-party%2c-somalia-economic-growth/job