Chemonics International, a U.S. based international development consulting firm, it recruiting for a Deputy Chief of Party for an anticipated local capacity strengthening program in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Responsibilities: Supports chief of party in day-to-day team management, guidance, direction, and administrative and technical support; Provides programmatic and compliance oversight to the project’s grants and subcontracts portfolio, including capacity strengthening for sub-awardees, and technical procurements; Provides oversight to the project’s monitoring and evaluation activities, as well as communications and reporting; Build partnerships with key stakeholders, including local implementing partners, government officials, and civil society organizations; Ensure all program activities are technically sound and appropriate for the local context and integrate innovative practices, emerging knowledge, and international best practices into program activities; Serve as acting Chief of Party, as needed; and Performs other duties and responsibilities as required. Experience: Advanced degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in business management, public management, international affairs, social/behavioral/biological sciences, public health, and/or related fields; at least seven years of international development work experience Previous experience managing international and local staff as well as experience coordinating with developing country governments, international organizations, other bilateral donors and civil society representatives, and senior-level government official Previous experience managing international development projects of this scope and complexity for at least three years Experience working with local partners, particularly in areas related to organizational capacity development, financial management and audits, business development, and transition and sustainability; Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a broad range of partners, and strong facilitation and negotiation skills; Field experience working with humanitarian response, development, and health programming is preferred; Fluency in spoken and written English and French required; and Experience working in complex environments in the DRC or sub-Saharan Africa is preferred How to apply Please send an email with your CV and cover letter attached and “DRC DCOP Recruit” in the subject line to drc-dcop-recruit@chemonics.com by January 31, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Chemonics will contact finalists. Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors. Chemonics values the protection of your personal data. If you are in the European Union, please read our EU Recruiting Data Privacy Notice to learn how we process personal data. You may access the notice via the following link: https://chemonics.com/eu-recruiting-data-privacy-notice/.