We are seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated five year monitoring, evaluation and learning contract for USAID's Sahel Regional Office.
The position will be based in Dakar, Senegal.
The ideal candidate is a solution-oriented, resourceful, engaged, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) professional with USAID experience who wants opportunities to grow, advance, and shape the future of the development and MEL fields.
They are a leader who wants to help improve how development is delivered and are passionate about data and learning.

Position Description
The COP will provide guidance, leadership and oversight for a team of monitoring, evaluation, and learning professionals from the Sahel Region.
The COP will be the primary liaison with the USAID Sahel Regional Office and will be the authority on the implementation of the contract.
The COP will liaise with the head office for support on technical issues as needed.
A senior leader, the COP will provide technical oversight on all types of MEL deliverables and also manage personnel, a multi-million dollar budget, and the safety and security of staff.
They are equally comfortable with qualitative and quantitative data and have an interest in or talent for technology.
They will lead the development of the company strategy and suggest new and innovative ways of working that are cost-effective. The period of performance is anticipated to be five years.

Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Oversight (80%)

Sets vision and strategy with the team and monitors the performance of the team(s)
Leads technical initiatives to systematize quality across the organization and supports the roll-out of standard approaches
Represents the company to USAID
Serves as a thought leader and high-level representative for Clear Outcomes to USAID
Has ultimate accountability for the quality of work and client satisfaction for Clear Outcomes projects they lead
Works with team to strategically deploy staff and consultants
Provides senior level technical and managerial support on projects, such as designing, conducting or managing evaluations, strategy consulting, learning agenda development training, or other tasks as required
Assists with trouble shooting and problem solving when the need arises including delivering services to the client when required
Is comfortable with monitoring, evaluation and learning assignments
Budget and Personnel Management (20%)

Mentors and supports the professional development of all staff and consultants, including identification or development of internal learning opportunities
Responsible for the budget, ensuring cost effective management, financial projections and systems to ensure proper use of funds
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Recognized senior level expert in the monitoring, evaluation and learning sector with strong management and people skills
Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills blended with expert writing and verbal communication skills
Solution oriented and a nice person to work with
Loves to learn and willing to experiment with new technology and new ways of working
Technical expertise in one or more thematic sectors (such as health, democracy and governance, education, civil society strengthening, environment etc.) a strong plus
Experience with financial management and managing contracts
Conference presentation and/or publication record
Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment
Preference for experience as a Chief of Party
Fluency in French strongly preferred
Education and Experience

Master’s degree in relevant field or Ph.D. in the Social Sciences
10+ years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and management consulting in international development programs
Experience working in the Sahel Region in West Africa (including Niger, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Chad, The Gambia, Senegal)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Clear Outcomes is a woman-owned management consulting firm that provides solution-oriented monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning support to international and domestic organizations. With expertise in health, governance, humanitarian affairs, capacity development, education, and the use of technology (big data, machine learning, AI), Clear Outcomes aims to provide expert consulting support and solutions. We work with governments, non-profits, universities, foundations and the private sector to support solutions for their needs.