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Position: Chief of Party
Position No.: 1
Location: Kathmandu Office
Division:  International Development Division

Organization Overview: 
Abt Associates’ International Development practice focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.

About the Opportunity:
Abt Associates seeks a dynamic Chief of Party for the USAID’s Sajhedari – Support to Federalism (STF)

Project which aims to support the Government of Nepal in the transition from a unitary state to a federation of provinces and enhance citizen participation in and oversight of local governance through the following objectives:

  • Objective 1: The GoN creates sound policies and legislation that empower, finance and regulate provincial and municipal governments
  • Objective 2: Provincial and municipal governments in Province Five and Seven are more responsive, accountable, transparent and effective
  • Objective 3: Citizens and civil society organizations in the target municipalities are more involved in local decision-making and oversight

The position is based in Kathmandu. Nepali, TCN, and expatriate applicants are encouraged to apply.

Key Roles and Responsibilities 

  • Provide management leadership (programmatic, financial and administrative) for the project ensuring full alignment with USAID rules and regulations
  • Oversee the implementation of the project ensuring the achievement of all project deliverables and targets in a timely manner
  • Lead development and technical design of the overall USAID Sajhedari STF project with the DCOP
  • Effectively represent Abt and build and maintain excellent, productive relationships with USAID/Nepal, government counterparts, and relevant civil society organizations
  • Provide vision and guidance to project staff
  • Supervise and oversee the work of project staff, partners, and subcontractors
  • Exercise sound financial management skills including effective project spending
  • Uphold the standards of Abt Associates to lead a high performing team; ensure strict compliance to USAID and Abt’s policies, regulations and internal controls
  • Guide the learning agenda for the project, use lessons learned to modify project approaches and strategies, and disseminate findings
  • Create strong partnerships with other implementing partners working in Nepal including USAID partners
  • Review technical materials to ensure high quality products


Preferred Skills / Prerequisites 

  • Eight to ten years of progressively responsible work experience in fields related to local governance, de-centralization, community development and citizen engagement. Related work experience in similar positions of leadership such as a Chief of Party or a demonstrated track record of progressively responsible managerial experience implementing complex donor-funded projects with multiple activities.
  • Demonstrated experience managing and leading a team of staff.
  • Master’s degree in international development, business, economics, or related field of study
  • Demonstrated management, leadership, political acumen, and related skills
  • Ability to speak, write, and read English fluently is required
  • Experience working and/or living in Nepal or another SE Asian country preferred.
  • Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.


To Apply:
Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter along with updated CV to nepaljobs@abtassoc.com or directly apply to our website:  https://career4.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=66561&company=AbtPROD with subject line “Chief of Party” by June 23, 2020.