Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 14 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About the Job
The Chief of Party (COP) will lead the direction and future strategy of the program. He/ She plays a pivotal role in driving the efficient and effective operations of the program and will serve as the principal liaison to the funders and all strategic stakeholders. The COP will manage all high-level strategic decisions, as well as managing the programs implementation and delivery of established program goals.
Qualifications and Experience
• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline such as education, environmental studies, climate change, disaster management or public policy.
• Grant management qualification highly recommended
• 15 Years senior level experience leading similar programs
• Demonstrated professional experience and working knowledge in inclusive education, disaster risk reduction, climate resilience
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of the Sub- Saharan Africa landscape.
• Experience integrating disability and social inclusion in programming to ensure access for all.
• Ability to establish professional relationships and work collaboratively with government agencies, donors, civil society, and community-based organizations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate a common vision and foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Prior experience managing USAID-funded or similar donor-funded agreements with a focus on education, climate resilience, or disaster preparedness

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
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• SAICRIO is an equal opportunity employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination due to disability, ethnicity, race, religion, or gender. We strongly encourage people with disabilities who have the relevant skills and experience to apply.
• For the detailed job description, visit our website at www.saicrio.org  or send an email request Candidates are invited to submit a one-page cover letter indicating current and expected remuneration, together with maximum three-page CV to . by close of business 23 October 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• About the organisation:
• SAICRIO is a registered research institution with PACRA, Registrar of Societies of Zambia and the National Scientific Council. SAICRIO is committed to its vision of being a Centre of excellence of research & innovative in Africa contributing to cross-cutting knowledge generation, management and policy development.
• SAICRIO was founded in 2023 in response to the limited research institutions in Zambia with capacity and experience to conduct ground-breaking and life changing research. The founders of SAICRIO have extensive experience in conducting consultancy work, qualitative and quantitative research, evaluations as well as supporting development programs. We embody a bold vision for the future of scientific research, knowledge, innovation, education, and evidence in Zambia.
• At SAICRIO, our greatest asset is a talented, dedicated, and innovative team of staff forging our vision and mission. We are a multi-disciplinary team of experts specializing in project management, research (surveys, implementation science, operations research, and research compliance – survey planning, design and execution including sampling, questionnaire development, field training and field operation), statistical-analysis, teaching, capacity building, mentorship, knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation, mathematical modelling, critical thinking, and policy formulation. Our areas of focus are medicine, public health, epidemiology, sexual and reproductive health and rights, disease surveillance, economics, demography, geography – climate and environment and other social sciences in Zambia and elsewhere. Learn more about us on www.saicrio.org .

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