Deputy Chief of Party II – Programming, ChildSAFE

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Oversee critical elements of project development, execution, and integration under the guidance of the Chief of Party.

• Act as a secondary point of contact for donors and engage with public, private, and non-governmental stakeholders.

• Manage project operations to ensure timely delivery of quality results, achievement of milestones, and adherence to budgetary goals.

• Coordinate with program and operations leaders while maintaining CRS program quality standards.

• Lead and supervise technical implementation across involved countries.

• Provide technical direction and quality assurance to consortium partners and country teams.

• Supervise, mentor, coach, and develop project personnel.

• Contribute to senior staffing strategies and recruitment processes.

• Monitor and address national and regional risks that may impact staff and programming.

• Uphold safety, security, safeguarding, accountability, compliance, and donor reporting standards.

• Oversee partner budgets, sub-awardee and vendor activities, as well as technical deliverables.

• Maintain relationships with consortium partners and coordinate activities among partner organizations.

• Encourage learning across countries, knowledge management, and the application of lessons learned.

• Create a secure learning environment and address performance issues effectively.

• Identify gaps in staff performance, training needs, and requirements for technical assistance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, International Relations, or a related technical field.

• At least 5 years of relevant management and technical experience.

• Minimum of 2 years managing donor funds, including multi-country grants.

• Established technical expertise and qualifications evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or similar credentials.

• Experience in coaching and mentoring project staff.

• Proven track record in managing complex, high-value, multi-activity projects and logistics successfully.

• Ability to manage staff in a manner that fosters a learning environment.

• Strong knowledge and experience in budget management.

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), web conferencing tools, and information and budget management systems.

• Excellent strategic, analytical, systems-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong skills in relationship management.

• Capability to lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams.

• Fluency in English is required.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 35% of the time.

• Legal eligibility to work in the location where the position is based.

• Pre-employment medical clearance is required for positions necessitating residence or frequent travel outside the home country.

• Current or permanent residency in countries where CRS has offices is preferred but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Generous retirement savings plan.

• Collaborative, mission-driven work culture.