IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally. We enable local individuals and institutions to build key elements of a vibrant society: quality education, independent media, and strong communities. To strengthen these sectors, our program activities also include conflict resolution, technology for development, women and youth.

Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $70 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide. IREX employs field-tested methods and innovative uses of technologies to develop practical and locally-driven solutions with our partners in more than 100 countries.

Summary of position:

IREX is seeking a Chief of Party to lead a USAID-funded Civil Society Strengthening Initiative (CSSI). The program will focus on building the capacity of the civil society sector as an end in itself while also supporting civil society to be a more effective force in advocating for more transparent and accountable governance and more responsive policies. The Chief of Party will provide strategic vision for the program, with responsibility for ensuring all objectives are met, as well as delivering direct technical assistance.

Location: Georgia

Reports To: Director

Division: Media, Technology and Civil Society

The position is contingent on funding.

Georgian citizens are encouraged to apply.

Summary of responsibilities:

** Provide leadership, vision and direction for the implementation of all program components to ensure that objectives and targets are achieved

** Provide overall program management and as well as direct technical assistance in areas of expertise

** Manage effective monitoring, evaluation and reporting of program activities

** Interact regularly with civil society groups, opinion leaders, government officials, members of the international community and other program stakeholders

** Develop and maintain effective collaborations with program partners and serve as principal liaison with USAID

** Manage and develop staff and maintain close communication with IREX headquarters teams

** Oversee financial and administrative management of the program, ensuring budget discipline

** Represent IREX and support its organizational development.

Skills and qualifications:

** At least 5 years of experience in managing donor-funded and/or other development programs related to civil society, with demonstrated experience leading a team to achieve development results

** Substantial knowledge of civil society development strategies, as well as the ability to analyze trends in civil society development and determine how those strategies and trends relate to civil society development in Georgia

** Demonstrated leadership and management skills related to program management, including budget and personnel management, motivating and supervising team efforts

** Solid performance management, including program planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, and achieving success in complex activities

** Demonstrated effectiveness in developing and maintaining unbiased and professional working relationships with government officials, civil society partners, and other counterparts and clients

** Excellent speaking, writing, reporting and other communications skills in English

** Master's degree in public administration, business administration, international relations or a related field.

To apply:

Go to http://www.irex.org/careers and click on "Current Openings". Then click on the corresponding position and apply through our website. Please supply a resume and a cover letter with your application. If you are creating a new profile, you need to do so and then go back in to apply for a position.

No phone calls, please.

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