Chief of Party; ARISE Program Lead

Education Bachelor of Science(Agriculture)

Industry Software Development / Backend Engineering

Based in Salalah, in Dhofar Governorate, Oman, Chief of Party (ARISE Program Lead) is the most senior manager of the ARISE Program Team, with strong managerial experience and technical expertise in biodiversity, land restoration/conservation, and land management. S/he is responsible for the overall coordination and management of all programmatic and financial aspects of the ARISE Program in accordance with approved documents and GGGI guidelines.

S/he designs detailed work plans, ensures rigorous technical and financial oversight of program activities, manages the operations unit, and drives multi-stakeholder communication to position GGGI as a trusted partner in biodiversity and land management. As Chief of Party, The Program Director/Chief of Party has dual reporting to the Regional Director of the GGGI-MENA and the Country Representative.

• Serve as the program lead responsible for the comprehensive execution and daily management of the ARISE Program team in Salalah, Oman
• Provide robust technical expertise and innovative direction in biodiversity conservation, land restoration/conservation, and sustainable land management
• Lead the development of detailed annual work plans, technical reports, and comprehensive budget forecasts, ensuring seamless integration of project activities with local environmental targets
• Supervise the execution of programmatic activities, providing rigorous administrative, financial, and technical oversight to meet targeted project milestones

• Keep abreast on socio-economic and political changes in the environment and undertake timely strategic review of GGGI's country program ensuring continued relevance
• Develop networks and partnerships with national and regional institutions
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of the ARISE Program Workplan, detailed budget, terms of references, job descriptions, Risk Management Framework, etc.
• Lead, direct and mentor the country teams in line with the organizational strategy
• Maintain close communication with the RO-MENA and Omani Authorities on relevant factors keeping abreast with developments and changes
• Ensure the ARISE Program implements GGGI policies, procedures, operational guidelines and standards
• Ensure coordination with other divisions of GGGI for prompt support services
• Manage technical staff members supporting the country program from the RO-MENA

• Coordinate the design and review of project documents as requested by GGGI, the ARISE Program Steering Committee (PSC) and the Program Management Committee (PMC);manage program budgets, financial resources, and expenditures by tracking resources, reviewing actual performance against budgets, explaining variances, and developing cost modification requests; document and disseminate best practices within Oman and abroad to promote quality and learning; support project partners with technical implementation;
  
  and ensure staff compliance with accountability, effectiveness, and efficiency standards, GGGI operational procedures, and applicable Omani Government regulations

• Act as the primary point of contact for RO-MENA , the Omani Government, implementing partners, and key public-private stakeholders
• Strengthen linkages with existing and potential partner agencies and institutions for the delivery of ARISE Program results
• Oversee program communication strategies in collaboration with GGGI Communication Experts, ensuring full compliance with donor's branding and marketing requirements as well as GGGI marketing and communication procedures