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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
Pact is a renowned international nonprofit organization dedicated to building resilient communities and creating sustainable solutions that improve the lives of those in need, with a mission to help people own their future by strengthening local capacity, fostering inclusive governance, and expanding economic opportunity. Since its founding in 1971, Pact has grown into a globally respected development partner operating in over 40 countries, recognized for its impact in health, livelihoods, governance, and natural resource management.
The organization is known for its values-driven culture, promoting inclusivity, innovation, and empowerment, while offering its employees meaningful work, opportunities for professional growth, and flexible arrangements to support work-life balance. Pact’s people-centered approach and adaptive, evidence-based programming have led to award-winning innovations in health systems strengthening, transparency, and women’s empowerment.
With a diverse global team and strong partnerships with governments, civil society, and the private sector, Pact operates through a model that emphasizes sustainability, local leadership, and long-term impact. Rooted in values of respect, integrity, and inclusion, the organization is deeply committed to corporate social responsibility through environmental stewardship, community engagement, and promoting equity. More about Pact’s work and opportunities can be found at www.pactworld.org
Pact is an international nonprofit that works in nearly 40 countries building solutions for human development that are evidence-based, data-driven and owned by the communities we serve. Founded in 1971, Pact works with partners to build resilience, improve accountability, and strengthen knowledge and skills for sustainable social impact.
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Chief of Party job at Pact
Pact
Job Description
Job Title: Chief of Party
Job Location: Kampala
Job ID: 2024-2309
No of Openings: 1
Category: Program/Project
Department
Programs - Pact strives for a world where all people are heard, capable, and vibrant. The Programs Team helps realize this objective by bridging program management, technical support, and business development, enabling Pact to achieve its global strategy. We ensure program excellence through continuous learning, monitoring and evaluation and provide organizational and industry-wide thought leadership by leveraging a complementary set of cross-functional, multi-disciplinary skills, expertise, and experiences. The Programs team: influences progressive change through the development and implementation of global and regional strategies and business plans; supports advancement of innovative solutions; pursues new business opportunities; and drives effective internal and external engagement to maximize Pact’s impact across the globe. Across all aspects of its role, the Programs Department adheres to and promotes a culture of inclusion, accountability, and respect.
Position Overview
Pact seeks a Chief of Party for the upcoming USAID-Indonesia Civil Society Strengthening for Accountability (CSS4A) “Berdaya” Activity. Berdaya will seek to enhance the capacity, agency, resilience, and effectiveness of civil society organizations (CSOs) to bolster Indonesia’s inclusive, transparent, and accountable democracy.
The activity aims to empower CSOs with the tools, knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to mobilize diverse coalitions, effectively monitor government actions, hold institutions accountable, and advocate for impactful, citizen-centered reforms that strengthen Indonesia's democratic processes.
This is anticipated to be a five (5) year activity (2025-2030) valued at up to $10M. This solicitation is anticipated to be released in February 2025 and awarded in July. This position is contingent upon award and will be based in Jakarta. Please note that the position requirements and responsibilities may change after the final solicitation is released.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
The COP will supervise all activities related to this Activity, have overall responsibility for the Activity’s successful performance, and ensure that the Activity follows USAID regulations and Pact policies. They will provide strategic leadership and bear primary responsibility for all administrative requirements of the award, ensuring that key performance indicators, objectives and deliverables of the Activity are met. The COP should serve and reside in the country for the length of the Activity and will serve as the primary interlocutor with USAID and key stakeholders within USAID implementing partners, development partners, and CSOs as appropriate.
Other anticipated specific duties include:
Lead the development and implementation of the Activity’s overall strategy.
Ensure high-quality, results-oriented technical programming through hands-on guidance and support grounded in the project’s strategic objectives and approved annual workplans.
Serve as the primary liaison with the USAID Agreement Officer’s Representative (AOR) on management and technical matters.
Act as a liaison to relevant ministries within the Government of Indonesia to ensure smooth implementation of the project while laying the groundwork for sustainability.
Work closely with the project ’s Key Personnel, technical staff and other subcontractors to ensure that all project activities are compliant with USG rules and regulations, as well as consistent Pact’s policies, procedures and best practices.
Oversee project planning (e.g., development of work plans and project budget), monitoring and reporting (e.g., review and approve periodic budgets and technical and financial reports) in accordance with the highest standards.
Oversee project budget and work in close coordination with the Finance and Operations Director to meet expected results, ensuring cost-effective use of donor and Pact’s resources. Ensure that the program meets programmatic and financial targets and makes accurate projections.
Ensure compliance with USAID rules/regulations and Pact processes. Ensure the project has contingency plans, monitor risk indicators, and provide timely recommendations to ensure the successful control and mitigation of risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Represent the project at conferences, working groups, and meetings to support USAID and Pact’s thought leadership in capacity development and civil society strengthening.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Basic Requirements
Graduate degree in social sciences, law or other fields related to the Activity, and 11 years of relevant work experience, OR a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, law, or other related field with 13 years of relevant experience.
At least six years of management experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Significant experience building capacity of civil society organizations in Indonesia.
Significant experience working on transparency issues and/or anticorruption in Indonesia.
Demonstrated technical expertise managing and leading large civic engagement, civil society, human rights, democracy and/or governance programs.
Demonstrated experience in maintaining relationships with a broad range of stakeholders such as development partners, implementing partners, CSOs, and community-based organizations.
Demonstrated capabilities in high-level strategic vision, innovative programming, and ability to lead a multidisciplinary team.
Experience working on and leading team s for USAID contracts and/or cooperative agreements. Strong knowledge of USAID rules, regulations and policies required.
Strong experience with gender and social inclusion approaches.
Strong experience working in Southeast Asia and other relevant contexts is preferred.
Ability to travel within Indonesia and internationally is required.
Professional fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English is required.
Indonesian candidates encouraged to apply.
At Pact, we recognize your impact, offer you opportunities and support your total well-being. Our comprehensive benefit offerings may include healthcare, retirement (8.8% to 13% based on service tenure) and savings plans, paid time off, disability and life insurance programs, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections .
With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. Pact seeks an environment free from COVID-19 and prefers all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Attestation of vaccination status will be required for employment with Pact. Unvaccinated employees may be subject to additional health and safety requirements to include any federal, state and/or client restrictions.
How to Apply
Pact 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 or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, citizenship status, genetic information, matriculation, family responsibilities, personal appearance, credit information, tobacco use (except in the workplace), membership in an employee organization, or other protected classifications or non-merit factors.
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Deadline: 16th January 2025
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