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We are recruiting: Project Chief of Party

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Terms of reference for the position of: Project Chief of Party

 

Background

 

Community Building Mitrovica (CBM) is a local non-governmental organization (NGO) operating in the field of peace and community building in the wider region of Mitrovica, northern municipalities of Kosovo. The overall aim of CBM is to facilitate contact and dialogue between citizens in the whole of Mitrovica municipality. CBMs staff consists of devoted citizens – both Serbs and Albanians – who grew up in this region and want to restore the previous confidence and even friendship that war and politics have destroyed.

By supporting many concrete projects which address the direct needs of the local communities, CBM contributes in a modest way to this aim. The work of the past years has gained the organization a strong reputation on both sides of the Ibar. Fields in which CBM works are: media, culture, youth, women, minorities, dialogue, and return of refugees and IDPs (Internally Displaced Persons).

CBMs projects are open to members of all communities living in Mitrovica, and wider. CBM often cooperates with other NGOs, helps out with local initiatives and works with local governmental institutions and international organizations in order to initiate, to develop and to implement activities, for the benefit of the communities, in Mitrovica, and wider.

CBM is seeking qualified individual to fill the position of Chief of Party for the project “Reconciliation and Conflict Transformation”.

The overall objective of the project “Reconciliation and Conflict Transformation” is to help in the aims to transform existing conflicts and build peace, predominantly among majority ethnic Albanians and minority ethnic Serbs in the Kosovo. The project will help communities on the individual level as it will assist in better mutual understanding in the differences and emphasize joint strengths, as well as on the policy level, where the impact of the project will influence amending policies that will address reconciliation process among divided communities.

The project contributes to increased community engagement by creating a network of relatable role models closest to the population groups, such as influence people, community leaders, and others that they share the same value. Project activities will cover Mitrovica North & Mitrovica South Municipalities and after that it will expand in whole Kosovo. The project implementing partners are New Social Initiative and Youth Initiative for Human Rights Kosovo and is funded by US AID in Kosovo. 

 

Project Chief of Party

With 100% of time effort dedicated to the RCT activity, COP will coordinate, monitor and analyze the project implementation process, communicate and cooperate with all stakeholders (Steering Committee, community representatives, CSOs, etc.) towards accomplishing the stated results, inform the supervisors and other stakeholders about the program activities and achievements, organize and coordinate the team that will be engaged to implement the program; and be responsible for preparation of plans and reports.

The Chief of Party will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the activities, and he will act as expert, facilitator and trainer. He/ She will be also responsible for overall control of the DNH policies, engage with the Performance Manager related to Gender Equality, engage with the Performance Manager on developing and implementing internal Monitoring and Evaluation Plan, including data collection. Other duties will be: to organize events foreseen with the project; program administration, etc.

 

Scope of work

 

• Serve as the official contact point and providing overall project management and strategic direction for the project, projects indicators and objectives.
• Oversee technical and operational functions for achieving the goals of the project.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership and direction, define and implement activities to achieve the greatest impact toward project goals and objectives.
• Provide financial management and accountability of all project deliverables.
• Supervise all project personnel, consultants, and other personnel as assigned.
• Monitor project activities for results and maintaining frequent contact with the US AID, informing about project progress and actual or potential problems.
• Prepare monthly activity planning and project reports and submit them on time.
• Manage local project partners to ensure that their performance meets or exceeds technical and financial contractual requirements.
• Report to the donor (US AID) through both formal and informal debriefings, annual and semi-annual reports.
• Manage implementation of the Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Plan.
• Oversee the development of the annual implementation plan, budgets, and other project deliverables.
• Provide USAID with progress reports and situational analyses and attend USAID training as requested.
• Ensure that managerial, administrative, and financial procedures comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as USAID’s policies and procedures and that the project is implemented according to the work plan.
• Bring any issues of risk, liability, or fraud to the immediate attention of the appropriate staff at the organization.
• Maintain active and cooperative relationships with all key stakeholders, including government officials, project partners, other implementing agencies, and related institutions.
• Maintain a working knowledge of project financials, working with and supporting the Financial and Administrative officer to ensure that appropriate systems and procedures are in place and being followed.
• Support project staff by creating and maintaining a work environment that promotes teamwork, trust, mutual respect, and empowers staff to take responsibility
• Other duties as assigned.

Key qualifications

• Master’s degree or its equivalent in public administration, business administration, international relations or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience managing donor-funded and/or other development programs related to civil society, with demonstrated experience leading a team to achieve development results.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills related to program management, including budget and personnel management, motivating and supervising team efforts, solid performance management, including program planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, and achieving results.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in developing and maintaining unbiased and professional working relationships with government officials, civil society partners, and other counterparts and beneficiaries.
• Proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams required.
• Experience with grants programs is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills in English.
• High integrity, strong result orientation, good communication skills. 
• Work experience with MS Office applications is a must.
• Ability and willingness to work in an inter-ethnic environment.

All applicants specifying the title of the post together with cover letter and an updated CV should send the required documents to info@cbmitrovica.org by June, 30th  2021, close of business. Kindly note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

 

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