About the job

Social Solutions International Inc. is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID funded project in Tanzania, USAID/Tanzania Heshimu Bahari focusing on marine biodiversity conservation. The project will provide technical, material, and grant management services that support and strengthen capacity for marine biodiversity conservation to i) build the capacity of public sector and civil society; ii) increase private sector engagement in marine conservation and coastal natural resources management; iii) improve the enabling environment for marine protected areas and Fisheries management at all levels; iv) enhance data availability and use in decision making to implement proven marine biodiversity threat reduction approaches in Tanzania.

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will work closely with and report to the Chief of Party (COP) to provide oversight for the Activity. They are responsible for providing technical and management leadership and oversight to a multi-disciplinary technical team comprised of specialists in marine biodiversity conservation, capacity building, private sector engagement, and research. They will oversee the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of program approaches and activities, mentor staff, and ensure that the anticipated project results are achieved. This full-time position will be based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania and is contingent on award of funding from USAID.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Chief of Party in management of the technical components, provide technical leadership and oversee strategic planning of activities to support project goals and objectives, including identifying and prioritizing technical approaches and activities.
• Provide technical and managerial leadership and oversight to project technical staff and field implementation teams.
• Foster effective coordination and planning among team members, partners, and stakeholders to identify and build on opportunities for project effectiveness as well as ensure work plans and efforts align with overall approaches and workstreams.
• Ensure USAID compliance, as well as Social Solutions internal policies
• Work with the leadership team to monitor, evaluate, document, and adapt staffing and project implementation as necessary.
• Represent the project in public and professional settings through meetings, conferences, and presentations
• Serve as Acting Chief of Party (COP) as needed in the absence of the COP.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in international development, environmental management, marine protected area management, fisheries, or other related field of study. Master's degree preferred.
• At least 7 years of experience in senior-level management positions for donor-funded international development projects. Senior-level staff management experience on large and complex natural resource management projects ($5M+) strongly preferred.
• A minimum of five years’ experience with technical and/or operational issues related to biodiversity, private sector engagement, natural resource management (marine protection or fisheries), or related issues.
• At least five years of demonstrated experience in senior-level roles for USAID or other high complexity projects.
• Proven experience working closely with government ministries and fostering and maintaining good working relationships with officials at national and local levels.
• Knowledge of USAID policies and procedures as related to project management preferred.
• Experience working in Tanzania as well as knowledge of Tanzania’s political, social, cultural, environmental, and development context is strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills in English required; additionally, fluency in Swahili preferred.