DEPUTY CHIEF OF PARTY | Addis Ababa

Mercy Corps is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP) for a USDA-funded Food for Progress (FFPr) project in Ethiopia. The DCoP will oversee program implementation, monitor adherence to the award agreement, and ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities and Ethiopia policies/priorities.

Requirements

• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in the successful implementation of international development activities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and communicate a project vision to staff, partners, and key stakeholders
• Internationally recognized qualification in project management or a commitment to obtain the qualification in the early months of work
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required

Benefits

• Good medical services
• High standard living situation