JOB TITLE:  Chief of Party

LOCATION:           Baku, Azerbaijan, with travel to other areas in Azerbaijan

DURATION:  3 Years
 
SUMMARY: Relief International (RI) is currently recruiting Chief of Party (CoP) candidates for an anticipated multi-year, USAID-funded Media program in Azerbaijan.  The program will increase access to internet and media technologies, engage citizens in media creation and consumption, protect media personnel, and build the capacity of a free and fair media in Azerbaijan.  The CoP will be based in Baku and travel to other program areas throughout Azerbaijan.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Strategic direction and overall supervision and successful implementation of the program.
• Overall development and oversight of program work plans (interim and annual) and budgets based on expected program outputs and results.
• Liaise and consult with USAID, acting as the main representative and principal interlocutor.
• Manage partnerships with local organizations, local ministries and municipalities, and civil society organizations.
• Ensure sound administrative practices with regards to record keeping, compliance with USAID regulations, communications, etc.
• Fulfill all USAID reporting requirements.
• Ensure regular communication between Azerbaijan Office (Field Office) and HQ; this will include submitting required program reports in an agreed upon format.
• Manage recruitment of national staff and ensure that all internal administrative and HR policies and procedures are followed in accordance with established RI and USAID standard practices.
• Supervise and provide support to local and international consultants and staff hired to assist and work on the program.
• Travel within Azerbaijan to ensure the performance and implementation of the program.
• Coordinate activities internally with other RI programs in Azerbaijan.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Eight or more years of experience in senior project management in the field of human rights, access to information/social media, civic participation, media, and/or relevant programs.
• Experience managing field-based programs of scale, preferably on USAID programs; previous CoP experience highly preferred
• Ability to live, work, and travel in Azerbaijan.
• Previous experience in Central Asian former Soviet Republics; experience in Azerbaijan is highly preferred.
• Fluent English required; Azerbaijani or Russian preferred
• Excellent diplomatic, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated decision making, problem solving, and team building ability.
• Experience with civil society and community-based approaches is preferred.

To Apply:  Submit a resume, cover letter, salary history, 3 professional references (e-mail address and phone number), and a date of availability to ilaha@ri.org Incomplete applications will not be considered.  The email subject line MUST include the following: COP-Azerbaijan New Media