Chief of Party at Savana Signatures

About The Job

Summary

• Savana Signatures seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Chief of Party for an upcoming Ghana Youth Activity. 
• The Activity will be aimed at improving the socioeconomic status of the youth in northern Ghana.
• Availability of position is contingent upon funding and approval of key personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall vision and leadership for the project and the project team.
• Development of annual workplans, budgets and ensure successful implementation.
• Technical and management responsibility for all project personnel.
• Serve as the principal liaison with USAID and develop collaborative relationships with other USAID projects, other donors and institutions, technical agencies and other participating organizations as required.
• Responsible for addressing agreement-related issues, including ensuring that Savana Signatures’ financial controls and systems comply with generally accepted accounting practices that meet USAID standards, and that all activity-procured materials and equipment are safeguarded and prudently and responsibly used.
• Responsible for the successful implementation of the project and for providing general program and technical direction as well as completion of required reports.
• Manage development of and monitor work plans and budgets.
• Ensure appropriate levels of technical assistance in program operations
• Coordinate partner efforts in program implementation.
• Ensure appropriate program monitoring and reporting.
• Other duties, as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least a master’s degree in a relevant field such as Youth work and Community. Development, Education, Non-profit management, Development Education, etc.
• Demonstrable relevant experience in managing youth-focused programs.
• A track record of a minimum of eight (8) years in supervising, managing, and implementing USAID-funded programs and or other related donor-funded programming.
• Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to create strong working relationships with senior government officials, youth-led organizations, civil society organizations, international donors, and other key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID policies, procedures and approaches related to program design/implementation, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel locally and internationally as requested.