Social Solutions International, Inc. (Social Solutions) is a Hispanic and woman-owned business emphasizing quality research and evaluation, training and technical assistance, and institutional support services. We are a mission-driven organization that believes that superior science can improve the world. Social Solutions is dedicated to the creation of social and health solutions to improve the welfare of underserved populations worldwide.

Social Solutions is a large, thriving business with a fun atmosphere that encourages creativity, new ideas, and employee health and well-being. We put our employees first and use empathetic leadership, taking a genuine interest in our employees’ lives and the challenges they face in and out of the workplace. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are integral to our company culture, and we are continuously striving to enhance our DEIA efforts across our company. You will feel like a contributing member of a growing team and company that has flexibility to enhance processes and procedures quickly to improve performance and growth. We help our employees carve out a professional pathway that has mutual benefits for them and Social Solutions. Social Solutions also offers exceptional compensation and benefits, detailed below.

Social Solutions International Inc. is seeking an experienced Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) to support the Pacific American Fund (the Fund), a five-year, $35 million project financing facility funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The Fund serves as a key platform for supporting the United States Government’s Indo-Pacific Strategy while also advancing USAID’s goals of promoting the localization of aid delivery. The goal of the Fund is to improve the quality of life in vulnerable communities and to improve access to services for remote communities in the region, and the Fund operates across 12 Pacific Island Countries. In addition to operating a grant-making facility, the Pacific American Fund supports USAID’s Small-Scale Construction (SSC) program in the Solomon Islands, specifically to support the tendering and construction of small-scale infrastructure (each project valued at USD $500,000 or less) that strengthens and expands the agribusiness sector in Malaita Province in the Solomon Islands. Approximately 11 projects are currently in consideration with an overall USD $8 million program budget. The DCOP will assist the Chief of Party (COP) in supporting the overall contract delivery. They will work closely with the COP and SSI headquarters leadership to oversee overall program management and compliance. The DCOP will report directly to the COP. This is a full-time position based in Suva, Fiji, or the Solomon Islands (requiring legal authorization to work in either country). Alternatively, remote work locations may be considered subject to approval. 

Location: Suva, Fiji; Honiara, Solomon Islands; or Remote

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Submit CV and cover letter to info@pacificamerican.fund with the following:
  • Email subject line: DCOP Candidate - First Name Last Name
  • CV File Name: DCOP_First Name Last Name_CV
  • Cover Letter File Name: DCOP_First Name Last Name_Cover letter

The DCOP will assume the following administrative and operational functions to from the COP and FAO, and also serve as the backstop of the Grants Manager, SSC Team Lead, and Strategic Communications Lead:

Program Management (to support COP)

Track contractual deliverables for prompt approvals and coordinate with HO Finance Director for prompt invoicing to USAID

Prepare Approval Requests for personnel and international travel

Liaise with the SSC Team Lead for reporting and coordination with USAID

Quarterly/Annual Progress Report project management, editing, and coaching local staff

Finance/Accounting (to Support FAO)

Support CFO and Accounting Director at Home Office for invoicing; Double-check invoices and correct charge codes, if applicable

Coordinate with Suva Finance/Accounting staff on budget realignments or forecasting and quarterly accruals reporting

Grants Management

Track grant reimbursements and coordinate with the Grants Manager for prompt payment processing

Backstop Grants Manager to ensure contractual deliverables are met for all sub-award activities.

Small Scale Construction Activity

Backstop SSC Team Lead for administrative coordination with PAF at the program level with regard to accurately maintaining budgets and quarterly/annual reporting

Communications

Review and edit all Comms collateral material before submitting to USAID for approval

Guide and review all PAF Program informational communications assets

Review and edit Grant close-out summaries and success stories

Requirments:

At least 5-10 years of experience managing and operating a USAID-funded program with a budget of at least $10M.

Extensive experience in grants under contract, sub-awardee capacity building, monitoring, evaluation, and learning implementation, communications and storytelling, and quarterly/annual reporting.

Experience in financial, budgetary, and sub-award/sub-contract management. Mix of qualifications that one would find in a program manager, team-builder, and trainer.

Strong interpersonal/diplomatic skills and cultural/political sensitivity; awareness of the geopolitical issues in the regions across the 12 Pacific Island Countries covered by PAF.

Social Solutions offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at www.socialsolutions.biz.

Social Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.