Chief of Party (COP) - Remote

Overview

Zinc seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for a forthcoming USAID-funded program that will strengthen information integrity and resilience across the Sahel by investing in key local actors such as fact checking organisations, investigative journalists and data scientists at the country and regional level.

In Short

• Manage a small team of Activity Managers.
• Equip civil society partners with skills in digital forensics and data analytics.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for project activities.
• Support the Chief of Party with overall project performance.
• Advise on tactics deployed by governments against free media.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality reports to USAID.
• Ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations.
• Represent Zinc Network to various stakeholders.
• Monitor and adapt activities to achieve results.
• Work in challenging operating environments.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working with civil society and independent media.
• Natural leader with curiosity and adaptability.
• Ability to navigate complex multi-stakeholder environments.
• Experience in managing technical experts.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make meaningful change.
• Work with a diverse team of professionals.
• Engagement with international clients and stakeholders.
• Professional development opportunities.