DAI Global is an international development consulting firm that works around the world to solve complex development problems. Since 1970, DAI has worked in 150 developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive development solutions in a variety of areas, including private sector development, agriculture and agribusiness, financial services, trade, policy reform, natural resources management, democratic governance and public sector management. More information about DAI can be found on the DAI website (www.dai.com).

PROJECT OVERVIEW

DAI is seeking dynamic Chief of Party candidates for the anticipated USAID/Uganda Strategic Investment for Inclusive Development (SIID) activity. This $10-24.99 million USAID-funded activity will seek to mobilize financing for investment (“additional” financing which otherwise would not have occurred) in support of USAID/Uganda’s targeted development objectives. The purpose of this activity is to facilitate commercial investments that achieve development objectives.

Chief of Party (COP)

The primary responsibilities of the COP are to provide overall leadership, management and general technical direction of the entire activity, ensuring an integrated vision among different components and actors, and a focus on achieving the results defined in the contract. The COP must identify issues and risks related to activity implementation in a timely manner, and suggest appropriate activity adjustments. This individual must act as the key liaison between USAID/Uganda and all other counterparts, implementing partners and Government of Uganda officials involved with the activity. The position requires significant coordination skills, technical knowledge, and private sector experience to ensure coherence and consistency in spite of urgent deadlines. Experience in developing countries, particularly experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, is preferred.

COP Education Expectations: The COP must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical area such as business, economics, or rural and economic development. A master’s degree in business administration, economics, rural development, or another relevant field is desired.

COP Experience - Expected Qualifications

• Fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in the area of international development, investment facilitation, banking, business development service management, policy-making, or private sector development is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) fund management, transaction facilitation, investment banking, financial modeling, public private partnership facilitation, and public-private dialogue in the Sub-Saharan Africa context and institution coalition building in developing economies is desirable.
• Prior experience as chief of party, deputy chief of party or senior technical advisor for projects of similar complexity and financial size, with demonstrated experience managing a diverse team/s of professionals, and with administrative, procurement, hiring, recruitment, financial and logistical aspects of activity implementation is desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to develop and communicate a common vision to partners from different nationalities and cultural backgrounds and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams is desirable.
• Demonstrated, excellent writing and spoken English skills are required.