Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) - Sierra Leone

Democracy International (DI) is a leading organization dedicated to promoting democracy, good governance, and human rights around the world. We are currently seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for our operations in Sierra Leone. At DI, we value integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to making a positive impact on societies through our work. Joining our team means being part of a dynamic environment where your expertise and skills will contribute to meaningful change.

As the Deputy Chief of Party, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing various aspects of our operations in Sierra Leone. Your responsibilities will include providing expertise on constitutional and electoral reform, election administration, and observation. You will also be responsible for managing areas such as administration, human resources, logistics, procurement, grants management, security, compliance, budgeting and financial accounting, and IT. Additionally, you will supervise a team of finance, grants, operations and administrative professionals while ensuring compliance with DI and USAID policies.

In addition to your primary duties, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing business development efforts at Democracy International both in Sierra Leone and globally. To qualify for this role, you must have a Bachelor's degree with at least 7 years of relevant work experience. A minimum of 5 years working with USAID compliance requirements is required along with experience in project management and staff supervision. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for building relationships with stakeholders effectively. Fluency in English is necessary for this position.

If you are a Sierra Leonean citizen with significant experience in project management related to democracy support or election matters, we invite you to apply for the position of Deputy Chief of Party at Democracy International in Sierra Leone. This role is ideal for individuals looking to make an impact by contributing their expertise to promote democracy and good governance in Sierra Leone and beyond. Join us in our mission to create positive change through democratic principles.

• 7 years of relevant work experience
• 5 years of experience with USAID compliance and reporting requirements
• Significant experience in project management
• Bachelor's degree
• Thorough understanding of the USAID regulatory environment
• Technical expertise in constitutional and election reform

• Provide expertise on constitutional and electoral reform, election administration, and observation
• Manage all areas of operations including administration, human resources, logistics, procurement, grants management, security, compliance, budgeting and financial accounting, and IT
• Supervise a team of finance, grants, operations and administrative professionals
• Build and maintain strong working relations with key stakeholders

• Project management
• Budgeting skills
• Conflict management
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English

Seniority Level: Senior Level

• Chief of Party

Job Functions: Operations

• Finance
• Project Management

Industries : Non-Profit Organization

• International Development
• Government Relations