Chief of Party, Anti-Corruption and Public Sector Reform
Management Systems International
Location: Albania
Last Date: July 26, 2008
Chief of Party, Anti-Corruption and Public Sector Reform
Albania
Company Profile: Management Systems International is an international development consulting firm based on the D.C. waterfront with offices around the globe. For over 25 years, MSI has worked to improve the daily lives of people in many of the most impoverished and conflict-ridden places of the world through partnerships with domestic and foreign government agencies, corporations, and non-governmental organizations. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Position Summary: MSI is seeking a Chief of Party for an upcoming USAID project in Albania. The program will focus on reforming key functions and institutions in the public sector in Albania to make them more transparent and accountable. In particular, activities will deal with reforms in the tax administration, court administration and business licensing/permitting functions, specifically focused on reducing their vulnerabilities to corruption. The project is expected to begin in the Fall of 2008.
Responsibilities:
Oversee and coordinate all technical and administrative functions of the program, working closely with MSI’s Technical Director at headquarters;
Provide technical leadership in at least one of the project component areas;
Manage the monitoring and reporting on project activities;
Hire, manage and mentor field staff;
Liaise with USAID and high level host government counterparts.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated expertise in public sector management, including administration, policy formulation, strategic planning and management capacity building.
Significant prior experience as Chief of Party or equivalent for USAID projects strongly preferred;
Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations;
Regional experience required; prior experience in Albania preferred.
Masters degree or higher in public administration, public policy, law or other related field preferred.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com