Pact is an international nonprofit that works in nearly 40 countries building solutions for human development that are evidence-based, data-driven, and owned by the communities we serve. Founded in 1971, Pact works with partners to build resilience, improve accountability, and strengthen knowledge and skills for sustainable social impact.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary point of contact with the U.S. Department of State in Liberia for day-to-day implementation and management matters and with the Pact global office.
Serve in ACHIEVE Liberia’s primary leadership role, coordinating among and maintaining strong relationships with U.S. Department of State and key stakeholders, including partners, government, civil society, and other implementers.
Provide overall technical and administrative leadership and expertise for the project.
Oversee and work closely with the technical, MEL, and Finance/Ops/HR leads and other senior staff to ensure that ACHIEVE meets stated goals, outcomes, benchmarks, and reporting requirements.
Liaise closely with ACHIEVE and Pact global management, technical, and finance/operations teams to ensure that all project activities are compliant with USG rules and regulations and are consistent with Pact’s policies, procedures, and best practices.
Oversee project planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting in accordance with the highest standards and requirements of the award, including ensuring cost-effective use of donor and Pact resources.
Represent ACHIEVE/Liberia in technical working groups and in planning, coordination, and performance review meetings.
Represent Pact legally before government officials and partners.
Provide supportive supervision to designated staff members.
Requirements:
A minimum of 10 years’ progressive leadership experience in international development, global health, public health, or other professional experience requiring strong leadership and management capacities is required.
Graduate degree from an accredited university in the field of management, organizational leadership, international development, public or global health, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 7 years’ experience managing diverse teams of professional
Demonstrated experience leading successful teams, achieving deliverables on time and within budget, and providing program financial oversight.
Knowledge of USG rules, regulations, and policies.
Demonstrated track record of successfully building and effectively managing a diverse team of employees and partners.
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with government and civil society stakeholders.
Demonstrated skills in problem solving and consensus building.
