Pakistan: Chief of Party, Performance Management Support Contract (PERFORM), Pakistan

Chief of Party,

Performance Management Support Contract (PERFORM), Pakistan

Company Profile:

MSI is an international development firm in the Washington, D.C., metro area with a 30-year history of helping to deliver results across the developing world. In 2008, we became part of Coffey International Limited . Since that time, we have greatly expanded our ability to respond seamlessly and flexibly to client needs with Coffey’s international development offices in the United Kingdom and Australia. We operate in some of the most challenging political and economic climates in the world, including Afghanistan, Iraq, and South Sudan. MSI currently employs over 800 development experts in the fields of public sector management, monitoring and evaluation, governance, and anticorruption. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com .

Project Summary:

In May 2015, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded a five-year contract to Management Systems International (MSI) to provide performance management support to USAID-sponsored development programs throughout Pakistan. The Performance Management Support Contract (PERFORM) will serve as a centralized management support mechanism supporting USAID/Pakistan’s mission to increase stability, democracy, and prosperity for the men and women of Pakistan through the implementation of the Mission Strategic Framework (MSF). PERFORM will provide data and information to help project managers improve project results through better implementation and design, as well as services that support the Mission””””s learning and adaptive process, enabling it to better target its programming and achieve its goals and objectives. The performance components will include: (1) Monitoring Services; (2) Evaluation Services; (3) Assessment Services; and (4) Learning Support Services.

Position Summary:

The full-time Chief of Party (COP) is responsible for leading and managing the overall complex operations of the PERFORM M&E support project and bear primary responsibility for technical aspects of contract performance. This includes designing and advising on methods, providing central oversight, and maintaining acceptable standards of quality for tasks assigned. The COP will define and manage overall contract requirements, including staffing and cost. The COP will serve as the main point of contact between MSI and USAID and will report to both. The COP will possess a strong background in project management, organizational development, and M&E to act as an adequate liaison with USAID/Pakistan and provide comprehensive M&E support. The position is based in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership management of the entire contract, including administrative, financial, human resource, operational, and technical oversight.


• Ensure effective and efficient performance for all aspects of this contract, overseeing all quality control and reporting for each task, including those from short-term experts and long-term staff.


• Manage the field office, including supervision of Pakistan-based expatriate and Pakistani staff.


• Work with MSI home office staff to identify and nominate technical specialists/consultants for short-term technical assistance to meet the objectives of the project.


• Coordinate, as requested by USAID/Pakistan, with USAID partner organizations, in conducting performance management support tasks in accordance with work plan.


• Advise and educate other partners/USAID teams/other contractors on policies and services offered by the project.


• Maintain open lines of regular and frequent communication with the USAID Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer””””s Representative (COR), sector teams, and others at the Mission.


• Supervise the development, implementation and reporting of performance management support activities tasks in accordance with the work plan.


• Assure compliance with contract provisions, including annual work plans and other reports.


• Supervise all project technical staff and mentor and transfer knowledge to local staff to engage capacity.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in international development, monitoring and evaluation, management, organizational development, social science, or a related field (or career/experience equivalent).


• Minimum 15 years of experience in public or private sector management, administration, and planning. Must include experience in international development, monitoring and evaluation, project management, and project design.


• Minimum of eight (8) years of supervisory experience. Experience as a COP or senior field management roles such as Project Director, Regional Director, or Country Director strongly preferred.


• Must possess experience managing similar multi-faceted projects and the capacity to manage large complex programs (including subcontracts and satellite offices) in a multi-cultural environment.


• Previous experience managing M&E programs is preferred, with strong technical expertise in leading evaluations and overseeing monitoring activities.


• Experience working in Pakistan or other critical priority countries is desired, as well as experience in conflict afflicted countries.


• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to provide consulting services in helping clients analyze problems, devise solutions, and adopt solutions. Experience working with senior U.S. and foreign government officials preferred.


• Excellent English writing skills and speaking ability.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

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