Chief of Party (CoP), BHA – Democratic Republic of the Congo

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Here’s where you come in:

As the Chief of Party (COP), you will manage the structure, coordinate and support the full USAID-funded Food Assistance and WASH activity in Nord-Kivu. You will collaborate with the Ministry and other critical partners to provide strategic and high-level support for effective capacity building at the local level and sustainability of the project interventions. You will oversee a team of experts and support staff, prepare reports and annual operating plans, align project initiatives with in-country priorities and ensure the program is compliant with all elements of the USAID award and World Vision’s Grant Management related policies and regulations.

Requirements include:

• Master’s degree in education, especially with a focus on International Development, Humanitarian Programs or related topics or equivalent experience in leadership / program management.
• 10+ years of extensive international development experience managing large grant-funded projects in developing countries.
• At least 5 years managing large Food Assistance projects, preferably as CoP or Project Manager of a USG funded project.
• 3+ years in senior roles in complex environments
• Experience as a CoP, “key personnel”, or senior expert advisor required.
• Familiarity with USAID/BHA programs, their history and development; mastery of USAID regulations governing such programs.
• The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.