Chief of Party I

The Chief of Party I will lead the McGovern Dole Food for Education project, providing management and technical knowledge to deliver high-quality programming and advance CRS's position in school feeding programming. The role involves motivating and managing a project team, ensuring project success, and mitigating security risks. The Chief of Party will also be responsible for representing CRS and serving as the primary point of contact to USDA and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in international development, International Relations or a relevant technical area
• 5-8 years' relevant management and technical experience
• 5 years' experience managing donor funds, including multi-country grants
• 5 years of staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment
• Experience coaching senior program staff
• Recognized leader in sector as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, etc.
• Demonstrated experience of successful program management, including management of complex, high-value, multi-activity projects, with complicated logistics
• Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships
• Ability to represent and present at high levels
• Knowledge of CRS partnership strategy a plus

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance