Deputy Program Director / Senior Technical Manager

Position summary

The principal role of the Senior Technical Manager / DPD will be to ensure that the diverse activities supported under BALADI are technically sound and sustainable. The Senior Technical Manager / DPD will provide strategic input to the overall design and implementation of activities in order to have them functional in line with BALADI objectives.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Providing direction and support to the program team in achieving set targets and objectives.
• Overseeing and managing all field staff working for the program, including short or long-term consultants.
• Coordinating with the USAID Architecture and Engineering support institutions on quality of implementation of activities in line with BALADI timeframe.
• Ensuring that activities implementation is on track, including developing and implementing solutions as necessary.
• Providing guidance to staff on all issues related to technical program implementation.
• Overseeing and ensuring quality implementation of partner organizations involved in the program.
• Overseeing data collection and analysis system quality as well as timeliness of Program indicators reporting.
• Preparing progress reports as required.
• Maintaining effective communication and coordination with partners, municipalities and other stakeholders.
• Acting as Deputy Program Director and participating in coordination committees as assigned.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director.