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World Vision

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Washington, DC · On-site

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Survey Chainman (Union)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$32.57 - $54.28/hr

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Survey Chainman (Union)

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Survey Chainman (Union)

Redwood City, CA · On-site

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Survey Chainman (Union)

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Survey Chainman (Union)

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Survey Chainman (Union)

San Jose, CA · On-site

$32.57 - $54.28/hr

At the direction of the Chief of Party or Instrumentman, sets out or observes distances and directions to predefined points or objects using mechanical measurement (e.g., calibrated steel tape) or ...

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Survey Chainman (Union)

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$32.57 - $54.28/hr

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Survey Chainman (Union)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$32.57 - $54.28/hr

At the direction of the Chief of Party or Instrumentman, sets out or observes distances and directions to predefined points or objects using mechanical measurement (e.g., calibrated steel tape) or ...

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Survey Chainman (Union)

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$32.57 - $54.28/hr

At the direction of the Chief of Party or Instrumentman, sets out or observes distances and directions to predefined points or objects using mechanical measurement (e.g., calibrated steel tape) or ...

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Survey Chainman (Union)

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$32.57 - $54.28/hr

At the direction of the Chief of Party or Instrumentman, sets out or observes distances and directions to predefined points or objects using mechanical measurement (e.g., calibrated steel tape) or ...

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Survey Chainman (Union)

Pleasanton, CA · Hybrid

$32.57 - $54.28/hr

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Survey Chainman (Union)

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

$32.57 - $54.28/hr

At the direction of the Chief of Party or Instrumentman, sets out or observes distances and directions to predefined points or objects using mechanical measurement (e.g., calibrated steel tape) or ...

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A Chief Of Party (COP) is a senior leader responsible for managing and overseeing the implementation of large, complex projects, often in the international development or nonprofit sector. The COP ensures that project objectives are met, supervises staff, manages budgets, and acts as the primary liaison with donors, stakeholders, and local partners. They are accountable for the overall success and compliance of the project, reporting progress and challenges to the funding agency. The role requires strong leadership, project management, and communication skills, as well as expertise in the project's technical area.

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One of the main challenges for a Chief of Party is balancing the expectations of multiple stakeholders, including donors, local partners, and government agencies, while ensuring project objectives are met. Additionally, Chiefs of Party must navigate complex regulatory environments, adapt to rapidly changing local contexts, and manage diverse, multidisciplinary teams. Strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and problem-solving skills are essential for overcoming these challenges and ensuring project success.

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To thrive as a Chief of Party, you typically need a graduate degree in a relevant field, extensive experience in project management, and expertise in international development or humanitarian programs. Familiarity with donor regulations (such as USAID), financial management systems, and monitoring and evaluation tools is essential. Strong leadership, cross-cultural communication, and strategic decision-making skills set exceptional candidates apart. These competencies are critical for ensuring program effectiveness, compliance, and successful stakeholder engagement in complex, multi-country environments.

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AspectChief Of PartyProject Manager
CredentialsAdvanced degrees, extensive experience in international development or researchBachelor's or master's degree, project management certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentLeads large, often international projects, liaising with stakeholders and donorsManages project teams, schedules, and deliverables within organizations
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, government agencies, international development firmsCorporations, nonprofits, government agencies across various sectors

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Chief of Party

World Vision

Washington, DC • On-site

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Job description

World Vision is hiring a Chief of Party for an anticipated global emergency response project.
At a Glance
Role: Chief of Party
Reports to: Chief Impact Officer/ Sr. Vice President, International Programs
Location: Washington, DC preferred or remote
Duration: 12 months contract (Limited Term)
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree Required. A master's degree in international development, business administration, non-profit management or related a concentration from an accredited U.S. college or university, or international equivalent preferred.. Minimum 8-10 years of experience serving as Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, Project Director, or similar senior leadership role for publicly funded large humanitarian programs. Experience managing sub-grants and contracts under grants for complex projects. Experience of leading large and diverse teams. Experience working with local, international, and community organizations. Strong understanding of humanitarian coordination mechanisms and UN clusters. Experience leading programs valued at more than USD $100 million.
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A for any employer
Travel: Domestic and international travel up to 20%. May require trips to hazardous locations.
Estimated hiring range: $123,700 - $184,360
*Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project. Selection of the final applicant is subject to donor approval.
The Job
World Vision is seeking a Chief of Party who will be primarily responsible for leading the timely, effective, and accountable implementation of numerous projects in high-risk, complex contexts. The Chief of Party bares primary leadership responsibility for the successful implementation of multi-country, multi-partner grant-funded projects including managing spending, operations and all other elements. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading large organizations, building capacity of smaller organizations, and in general being responsible for leading a complex consortium with a high-level of US government involvement and oversight.
Responsibilities will include
  • Keep Christ central in individual and corporate life. Actively participate in and contribute to the spiritual disciplines of the organization (Christian conduct, chapel, prayer, worship, devotions, and leadership of devotions); incorporate WV Core Values into decisions within scope of role.

Leadership, Vision, and Strategy
  • Effectively implement the project vision; guide project operations, represent the project at high-level meetings and other events while actively and consistently engaged and connected with the key USG stakeholders to ensure alignment with USG expectations and priorities.
  • Provide overall leadership and strategic direction of international and national organizations in implementing a multi-country, humanitarian response consortium.
  • Management responsibility for consortium PMU staff and consortium member program staff, both direct and indirect.
  • Work closely with WVUS & WVI leadership, regional and national office technical staff to manage partners and related operations, risks, and other challenges.
  • Lead, plan, organize, and supervise consortium objectives, programs, and sub-grantees.
  • Ensure consortium governance, decisions, and actions remain in alignment with the terms and conditions of donor agreement; meet the expected technical quality standards to ensure strategic objectives and program results are accomplished.
  • Inspire a positive, collaborative organizational culture, work effectively under pressure, respond resourcefully to challenges, and accept responsibility for all actions, learning and course correction.
  • Ensure appropriate Consortium external representation. Serve as the primary point of contact with the donor and represent the project in high level donor engagement.

Consortium Management and Administration
  • Supervise and mentor a team of senior staff with skills across a diverse set of technical areas. Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, learning, safeguarding, and continuous improvement. Ensure proper technical capacity of staff to manage complex donor funded projects.
  • Manage grant/project budget within approved spending levels and ensure accurate and timely financial reports.
  • Develops, manages and maintains relationships with all stakeholders.
  • Establish and maintain effective project reporting, evaluation, and internal and external communications. Submit timely accurate, and professional program reports that meet donor and internal World Vision requirements.
  • Responsible for adherence to World Vision and donor requirements on management of program funds and other resources for the program.
  • Works with project staff on the preparation and timely submission of narrative reports, financial reports, and supporting documentation to the donor.

Technical Program Delivery and Quality
  • Monitor and communicate programming impact and manage risks across initiatives and escalate as required
  • Ensures that projects are implemented, and monitors the achievement of results, ensuring compliance with project indicators.
  • Evaluate program effectiveness and determine corrective action needed to improve goal achievement by participating in and conducting rapid appraisals.
  • Oversees M&E PMU staff on design of MEL systems to track project performance and use learning from baseline, midterm and final evaluations in accordance with M&E donor requirements.
  • Ensures that program activities and approaches adopt best practices in participant accountability.
  • Ensures the selection, coordination and performance of sub-grantees to high standards, and addresses challenges as they arise.
  • Approve Monitoring Evaluation and Learning plans and indicators; ensure data quality, dashboards, after-action reviews, and a learning agenda if applicable.

Representation
  • Lead and facilitate engagement with the donor. Be the primary point of contact for the consortium, presenting the project, partners, and World Vision in such a way that the donor relationships remain strong.
  • Coordinate a diverse group of partners and external stakeholders to accomplish consortium goals.
  • Facilitate leadership and stakeholder engagement, including communication and information flow between initiative leads and leadership groups.
  • Acts as WV's primary Consortium representative with internal stakeholders, including project partners/grantee recipients/consortium members.
  • Oversees communication strategies for the program in compliance with donor's branding and marking requirements, as well as World Vision's internal procedures.
  • Strengthens linkages with existing partners, and initiates and maintains linkages with potential partner agencies.
  • Promote an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect. Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others. Contribute to the realization of our Christian organization's mission, vision, and strategies.
  • Communicates and interacts effectively with people from other cultures, religions, geographies and organizations; respects and adapts to other cultures and seeks opportunities to learn about them to enhance relationships. Understands and respects different denominations and religious traditions.

You bring these skills
  • Strategic Planning Knowledge: Demonstrate the knowledge and capacity to foster development of a common vision. Identify a path to meet strategic goals by developing short- and long-range plans that are appropriately comprehensive, creative, realistic, and effective in meeting goals. Exhibit leadership in integrating planning efforts across work units.
  • Program Design and Implementation: Effectively design child-focused development and relief programs that transform communities in need. Understand how to acquire and integrate resources to support program design. Carry out the vision of a ministry program by reaching out to, and collaborating with, field office and WVUS partners. Think creatively about how a particular program design can be put into effect in a given location.
  • Cross-Cultural Sensitivity: Communicate and interact effectively with people from other cultures, religions, geographies and organizations; respect and adapt to other cultures and seeks opportunities to learn about them to enhance relationships. Understand and respect different denominations and religious traditions.

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree Required. A master's degree in international development, business administration, non-profit management or related a concentration from an accredited U.S. college or university, or international equivalent preferred.
  • Minimum 8-10 years of experience serving as Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, Project Director, or similar senior leadership role for publicly funded large humanitarian programs.
  • Experience managing sub-grants and contracts under grants for complex projects.
  • Experience of leading large and diverse teams.
  • Experience working with local, international, and community organizations.
  • Strong understanding of humanitarian coordination mechanisms and UN clusters.
  • Experience leading programs valued at more than USD $100 million.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and managing alliances with the private sector and faith-based partners is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with Sphere Standards, IPC analysis, food security assessments, and nutrition programming.
  • Demonstrated communication, creative problem solving, and management skills.
  • Strong writing and oral presentation skills
  • Must be fluent in English.

*Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project. Selection of the final applicant is subject to donor approval.
Salary & Benefits
WVUS Pay Grade Level: 230
Estimated hiring range: $123,700 - $184,360
The posted hiring salary range reflects pay for U.S. locations and is determined using market data and internal compensation guidelines. Actual compensation may vary depending on the candidate's geographic location, job-related experience, and applicable laws. For information about World Vision U.S' comprehensive benefits package, please visit this link.
About World Vision
We're a global Christian humanitarian organization. We partner with children, families, and their communities to empower them as they reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For over 75 years, World Vision has followed Jesus' example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. We serve every child regardless of faith.
What Happens Next?
Due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an initial phone conversation with a recruiter. We encourage you to submit a PDF resume and a cover letter. Our goal is to fill this vacancy with the right person in the shortest amount of time.

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