Deputy Chief of Party Job Opening at Diamond Development Initiatives DDI – Sokoto, Sokoto State

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Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI)

Position: Deputy Chief of Party

Industry: Company Non-profit / International Development

Employment Type: Full-Time

Placement: Sokoto, Sokoto State

Job Description

Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI) is seeking candidates for a position in Deputy Chief of Party based in Sokoto, Sokoto State. If you are interested in this opportunity, please review the details below.

The Diamond Development Initiative (DDI) works to transform artisanal and small-scale diamond mining into an economically viable, socially and environmentally responsible activity. It provides miners with access to the opportunities, information, and tools they need to work with dignity as valued actors in the responsible supply chain and as contributors to their community’s development. DDI looks forward to the day when artisanal miners can work safely, freely, and legally; when governments benefit from the sale and export of their country’s mineral resources; and when conscientious consumers can be assured that their jewelry purchase is not only conflict-free, but has also been produced and sourced responsibly, contributing to improving the working and living conditions of the people at its source.

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will support the Chief of Party in meeting Activity objectives and deliverables and in providing overall leadership in technical, administrative, operational, and management aspects. The DCOP will support relationship management with USAID/Nigeria, the Government of Nigeria, partners, and external stakeholders. The DCOP will manage key aspects of the development, implementation, and consolidation of the Nigeria Resilience Activity. Serving as a point of contact to USAID as well as public, private, and non-government stakeholders when needed, the DCOP will ensure the timely and quality results of the project and manage key functions to meet donor expectations.

Job Detail

Responsibilities

  • Manage key aspects of the development, implementation, and consolidation of the Nigeria Resilience Activity.
  • Serve as a point of contact to USAID and other stakeholders.
  • Manage key functions of the project to meet donor expectations.
  • Contribute to coordination between program and operations leads.
  • Ensure adherence to DDI program quality standards.
  • Supervise and manage talent, team dynamics, and staff well-being.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to staff.
  • Contribute to the development of staffing plans and recruitment processes.
  • Manage and mitigate risk by monitoring national and regional issues.
  • Ensure all staff members adhere to safety and security policies.
  • Promote efficient use of agency and donor resources.
  • Ensure compliance with USAID grants, including financial tracking.
  • Maintain relationships with key staff of consortium partner organizations.
  • Create and maintain conditions for learning and sharing of ideas.
  • Identify performance gaps and training opportunities for staff.

Job Requirements

Before applying, please take the time to thoroughly review and comprehend the job requirements outlined below. Ensuring that you meet all the specified criteria will significantly enhance your candidacy for the Deputy Chief of Party position at Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI):

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree or higher in Agriculture, Economics, or Business Administration.
  • Demonstrated expertise and a minimum of five years of Deputy Chief of Party experience.
  • Knowledge of resilience programming and preferably the African context.

Education Requirements

  • Master's Degree or higher in Agriculture, Economics, or Business Administration.

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum of five years of Deputy Chief of Party experience managing large to medium-scale livelihood or agricultural development activities.
  • At least three years of field-based work in conflict-prone environments.
  • Strong technical experience in market system approaches to development.

Skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to collaborate across activities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Ability to communicate in Hausa is a plus.

Salary, Benefits and incentive

Provided below are the offerings in terms of salary, benefits, and incentives awaiting you in the role of Deputy Chief of Party at Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI):

Salary

NGN 10,000,000 - 15,000,000 per-Year.

Job Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

Incentive Compensation

  • Performance-based bonuses
  • End-of-year bonuses

Date posted: July 12, 2024

Posted on: Sokoto

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The DCOP will support the Chief of Party in meeting Activity objectives and deliverables and in providing overall leadership in technical, administrative, operational, and management aspects. The DCOP will support relationship management with USAID/Nigeria, the Government of Nigeria, partners, and external stakeholders.

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