In close coordination with the US Embassy and USAID, the goal of the USAID/OTI-funded Littorals Regional Initiative (LRI) is to support US foreign policy priorities to shore up stability and prevent violent extremism in the Littoral region, including Togo and Benin. The program’s head office is located in Accra, with program activities taking place in Guinea, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo and Benin.
Initial objectives include:
POSITION SUMMARY
The Regional Program Manager (RPM) will be responsible for LRI’s overall operations and programming in Togo and Benin. The RPM will lead directly and remotely teams in both countries, effectively designing, implementing and monitoring a portfolio of small grants designed to deliver quick impact.
As a member of LRI’s Senior Management Team, the RPM will work with USAID/OTI and external stakeholders to identify, prioritize and design activities that will respond to community priorities in order to further the objectives of the LRI program. The RPM will be expected to liaise with various levels of stakeholders, including government officials, security actors, civil society organizations and community actors, and must therefore possess and display strong leadership and representational skills. The RPM will be expected to report daily to and receive guidance from Senior Management.
Location Note: The position is currently based in Lomé, Togo with extensive travel to Benin. It could involve relocating to another region of Togo, or to another country of the Littoral region. Candidates must therefore be willing to be flexible in terms of location.
REPORTING & SUPERVISION
The RPM reports to the Chief of Party (COP). The RPM will directly supervise a small multidisciplinary team comprised of a Program Development Officer (PDO), Finance and Grants Officer (FGO), Procurement and Logistics Officer (PLO) both in Togo and remotely in Benin.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Qualifications
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