(Anticipated Hiring) Chief of Party – USAID (Nationals Only)
The Role
* This post is mainly responsible in ensuring that RISE for Children project activities and processes The Chief of Party (CoP) is responsible for managing the overall work of the, Evolving a Self-Reliant Culture in Strategic Organizations and Capacitating Them to Mobilize Local Resources. The project is designed to strengthen the capacity of CSOs and CSO networks that can serve as Learning Resource Organizations (LROs).
* This job holder is expected to provide overall strategic direction in the design, implementation, management and overall quality assurance of the project. S/he will also provide technical assistance when needed in the areas of organizational development, project management, networking and partnerships and sustainability development.
* The job holder will be Save the Children’s primary point of contact with the USAID, consortium partners, local civil society partners, the private sector and other project stakeholders and constituents. S/he will collaborate with relevant national, regional and local government offices, where relevant.
* The job holder will oversee a team of specialists and support staff, and will have a technical line to the specialists and experts of consortium members. The job holder will work closely with all other consortium partners to ensure a consistent consortium-wide and “wholesale” approach to strategies, plans and activities for implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
* The jobholder will closely coordinate with USAID’s Agreement Officer for any discussions related to the project. S/he will also lead and manage the effective operations of the Project Management Office (PMO) which will provide the backbone support for this project. Another key responsibility is in in terms of reporting as s/he will be in charge of finalizing internal progress reports and external donor reports.
* The job holder is expected to ensure that cross-cutting principles such as gender equality, disability and social inclusion are effectively integrated throughout the project, most especially the work of partners and target civil society organizations.
As overall lead of this Project, the CoP has overall responsibility for ensuring that effective project management is in place and that adaptive programming is employed as may be needed for the consortium to deliver on its commitment.
Qualifications and Experience
* With post graduate degree in a social science course, public administration and other related fields. Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a post graduate degree course
* Minimum 10 years work experience in the development or NGO setting, with at least 5 years of experience as project lead in a development context
* Substantial knowledge of local civil society governance structures and networks, strategy development, and systems development
* Good skills and experience in all aspects of program cycle management - design and development, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation
* Experience in developing and implementing organizational capacity development initiatives
* Excellent training, facilitation and capacity building skills
* Proven experience in field level representation with key stakeholders and co-ordination with other NGOs/UN
* Proven commitment to participatory and adaptive programming approaches
* Strong analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to think and plan strategically
* An excellent leader and team player with good skills in team work and consultative approach to decision making
* Demonstrable experience of MEAL and Knowledge Management
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including a good track record of report writing; a high level of written and spoken English is expected
* Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
* Willing to work long hours toward the attainment of program objectives and deliverables
* Can work well in highly stressful situations; able to manage multiple competing tasks, prioritize deliverables and meet reasonable deadlines
* Commitment to the values, mission and principles of Save the Children
* Willing to travel to any part of the country as needed for the Project and maybe requested by Save the Children Philippines for its humanitarian response
Contract length: Fixed term position until December 2023 based in National Capital Region
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
* No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
* All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
* Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
This vacancy is archived.