CARE seeks a Technical Director for the anticipated USAID-funded Regional Resilience Leader with Associates Activity for the Sahel Region. This Activity aims to expand resilience in the Sahel, improving the ability of individuals, households, and communities to mitigate, adapt to, and recover from perennial shocks and stresses. The Activity will address the unequal impact of shocks, stresses, and climate change on women and youth, and their implication on households and the local economy. The focus of the Activity will be Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Chad, and possibly the Gambia.
The Technical Director will report to the Chief of Party (COP) and work closely with the Leader Award and Associate Awards, USAID, government counterparts, and local partners. They will provide technical leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for the implementation of resilience strategies. The Director will ensure technical excellence and the integration of innovative approaches in resilience, climate adaptation, sustainable livelihoods, and governance within the project framework.
This activity is expected to be a five-year Leader with Associates Award in the $100-300 million range with a ceiling of $200 million.
This is a Key Personnel position, subject to USAID approval. It is also subject to project award and funding. National and international candidates are encouraged to apply. This position will be based in Dakar, Senegal.
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