Deputy Chief of Party - Ghana Youth Activity at Plan International

About The Job

• Plan International is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the anticipated USAID-funded Ghana Youth Activity. 

Position Description:

• The DCOP will support the Chief of Party in the management of the project. 
• The DCOP will be in charge of providing managerial leadership including financial management and administration and grants management. 
• The DCOP will oversee coordination of field operations, provide support in the management of sub-grantees, and ensure that activities meeting USAID and Plan standards. 
• The DCOP will work closely with the project leadership and other technical experts, as well as Plan Ghana technical youth advisors, to build on current best practices in country and achieve project outcomes.
• This position is contingent upon award of the project by the donor.

Responsibilities:

• Provides day-to-day technical leadership and ensures high-quality delivery of the project.
• Manages, in coordination with the COP, partner and key stakeholder relationships and works with implementing partner organizations, the donor, and various stakeholders.
• Oversees the development of project reports, annual work plans, and other documents as required by USAID and the Government of Ghana.
• Maintains a working knowledge of project budgets and expenditure, and assists the Finance and Operations Manager to set up and implement appropriate systems for project financials.
• Serves as Acting Chief of Party when the Chief of Party is unavailable.
• Ensures compliance in reporting to USAID, Plan International, Plan US National Office (USNO) and Government of Ghana counterparts.

Requirements:

• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in youth development or related technical areas.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in senior management or leadership positions.
• Masters’ degree in international development or another relevant field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID project management including USAID rules and regulation and reporting requirements.
• Work experience supporting youth development using a positive youth development approach.
• Demonstrated knowledge about gender and development, and demonstrated experience and proficiency in managing programs that mainstream gender.
• Demonstrated ability to implement projects with rigorous timelines and deliverables and to track program quality through donor approved monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Experience working and collaborating with diverse sets of stakeholders, such as local NGOs, government officials, donor representatives, local and international staff.
• Work experience on USAID projects is strongly preferred.
• Work experience in Ghana strongly preferred.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills.