Chief of Party, USAID/DRC Peacebuilding and Biodiversity Conservation, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Qualifications: 

• Advanced degree in international development, peace building, conflict resolution or other relevant field.
• Eight (8) to Ten (10) years of professional experience in managing peacebuilding and reconciliation related donor funded programs.
• Knowledge of related technical areas such as peacebuilding, conflict prevention, stabilization, environmental protection and/or biodiversity conservation, in conflict and post-conflict environments.
• Demonstrated capability to develop solid working relationships with a broad range of high-level host country governments, and international agencies.
• Prior experience supervising large teams on donor-funded projects of similar size and scope, preferably funded by USAID.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with national and local government counterparts and civil society organizations.
• Prior experience in the region; DRC and CAR experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, supervision, and written/oral communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and French required.

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