Chief of Party, Kazakhstan
International Republican Institute
- Нур-Султан
- Постоянная работа
- Полная занятость
- Minimum 10 years of experience working in civil society strengthening or related field in the region.
- Successful track record in supervising, designing, managing, and implementing donor-funded technical assistance projects, including at least 5 years of progressive experience in managing and leading development programs of a similar size and scope in Kazakhstan with a focus in the areas of governance, democracy, civil society strengthening and human rights.
- Demonstrated leadership and skills in strategic thinking and planning, operational and financial management, conflict mitigation and negotiation, and communications.
- Deep understanding of the political and economic situation in the region and of the current political and civic environment in Kazakhstan and ability to make adjustments to the project in response to opportunities or obstacles.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to establish strong working relationships and apply diplomacy skills with project stakeholders, including senior officials in national, provincial, district, and local government; civic leaders; private sector leaders; and international donors.
- Broad knowledge of and networks with the international donor and diplomatic community in Kazakhstan required.
- Ability to coordinate with U.S. government and other donor programs supporting civil society and human rights.
- Must have professional-level English proficiency, both written and oral; Kazakh and/or Russian language skills preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, International Development, or other relevant field required; master’s degree preferred.
- Knowledge of USG funder regulations strongly preferred.
- Provide overall program leadership, management, and technical direction.
- Serve as the program’s key liaison with the funder, project stakeholders and beneficiaries, and partners in the public and private sectors.
- Identify and meet with project partners, including coordination with other organizations implementing projects focused on civil society, human rights, or other relevant topics.
- Supervises staff assigned to the portfolio, including leading the hiring, professional development and evaluation process for these staff. Sets specific performance goals and provides ongoing performance feedback.
- Manage and supervise the work of project subawardees and contractors.
- Ensure that all assistance is technically sound, appropriate for the regional context, and compliant with local laws and regulations.
- Lead the creation and implementation of a strategic, long-term programmatic vision.
- Oversee work planning, performance management, donor reporting, and strategic communications.
- Oversee monitoring and evaluation efforts for the project, including leading discussions on project learning and adaptive project management.
- Maintain an understanding of funder and IRI policies and procedures related to grant compliance and oversight.
- Travel as needed for project oversight and implementation.
- Other duties as assigned.
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