Bangladesh: Deputy Chief of Party USAID/Bangladesh Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

Panagora Group, a woman-owned small business specializing in global health and international development, seeks an experienced Deputy Chief of Party for the anticipated 5-year USAID/Bangladesh Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Activity to work closely with the COP and ensure effective overall management of the administrative, financial and personnel aspects of the project. The MEL Activity will provide USAID/Bangladesh with monitoring, evaluation and learning support services and build the capacity of USAID/Bangladesh staff, implementing partners and the Government of Bangladesh. The MEL Activity will serve as USAID/Bangladesh’s centralized performance management support mechanism.

This is a long-term position based in Dhaka, Bangladesh expected to start in January 2019. The position is contingent upon award and USAID approval.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage day to day project implementation, including management of all financial and administrative aspects of the project, including procurement, grants, subcontracts, accounting, information technology, logistics, human resources, transportation and administration
• Supervise a team of expatriate and local finance, grants, procurement and administrative professionals; provide capacity building and mentoring when necessary
• Assist with quarterly and annual reporting for the entire team
• Support the COP in budget planning and monitoring
• Maintain timely and accurate financial information
• Work closely with subcontracting organizations
• Oversee all administrative, procurement, logistics, travel, and protocol systems
• Develop and monitor internal systems and procedures ensuring efficient and proper use of resources
• Serve in an acting capacity in the absence of the COP

Requirements

• Master’s or higher degree in management, organizational development, financial management, business administration or related field, or experience equivalent
• Minimum of twelve years of experience in public or private sector management, administration, and planning; international development, and development program management
• Minimum of eight years of supervisory experience
• Demonstrated experience in human resources, recruiting, staff management, and other human resource responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience managing complex programs in a multi-cultural environment and in providing consulting services in helping clients analyze problems, devise and adopt solutions
• Demonstrated experience in organizational development, management of development programs and/or contracts, and complex financial management systems
• Demonstrated experience managing similar large, complex programs (including subcontracts and satellite offices) in a multi-cultural environment and in providing consulting services to help clients analyze problems, devise and adopt solutions
• Fluency in English required
• Must be a legal resident of Bangladesh. S/he may be Bangladeshi or an expatriate already living in Bangladesh with a minimum of five years’ experience living and working in developing country

Only finalists will be contacted. Panagora is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices.

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