Pact Overview
At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A nonprofit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization. We serve these communities because we envision a world where everyone owns their future. To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant.
Pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Our staff have a range of expertise in areas including public health, capacity development, governance and civil society, natural resource management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance and more. This expertise is combined in Pact’s unique integrated approach, which focuses on systemic changes needed to improve people’s lives.
Project Overview
USAID/Ethiopia intends to award a five-year assistance activity entitled USAID Empowered Communities to improve healthcare outcomes through evidence-based and theory-grounded community ownership of health and strengthened social accountability systems. The USAID/Ethiopia Empowered Communities Activity (ECA) will be funded with a majority of family planning funding and some maternal and child health funding; therefore, all expected results and proposed solutions should contribute to the betterment of the lives of women, children and men who access reproductive, newborn, maternal, newborn, adolescent, and child services, with a meaningful emphasis on family planning services.
Position Purpose
Pact seeks to hire an experienced Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated ECA opportunity. The COP will be responsible for strategic direction, leadership, management, and oversight of all project activities. The COP will ensure high-quality project implementation and performance, with a focus on achieving the expected results. The COP will spearhead coordination of activities across all relevant parties, including USAID, the Government of Ethiopia, implementing partners, civil society, and private sector stakeholders. The COP will oversee all project staff and sub-partners for results-oriented planning and coordination of activities through 1) the annual work planning and budgeting process, 2) creating and maintaining an effective project management team, and 3) overseeing an effective monitoring and evaluation system.
This position is contingent upon award.
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