Deputy Chief of Party-Programs (DCOP-P), USAID/Benin Northern Economic Livelihoods for Youth (NELY) Activity, Cotonou, Benin
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in international development, peacebuilding, conflict mitigation or management, public administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible relevant work experience. Relevant experience entails working on donor-funded projects in a related role.
- Experience in developing and administering grants or small grant programs, preferably with a donor, contractor or international NGO managing an office or program.
- Prior experience in countering and preventing violent extremism through economic livelihoods, public-private sector engagement, youth economic empowerment or related field.
- Experience working directly with host country grantees on activity development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs related to the project plans.
- Experience in program planning and implementation in a fast-paced environment and under ad-hoc basis.
- Prior experience in West Africa; Benin experience preferred.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and French required.
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