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13 February 2012
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Title: Chief of Party (COP)
Location: San Salvador, El Salvador
Expected Start Date: Spring 2012, Project is expected to last for 3 years.
The Chief of Party (COP) will be the lead employee in El Salvador providing the primary contact with the program’s sponsoring client. S/He will be responsible for setting the overall framework under which the program will be implemented. The COP will carry out his/her responsibilities in a professional manner consistent with employer's values.
The COP will carry power-of-attorney on behalf of employer's in-country program implementation activities. S/he will report to, and be evaluated by Program Director (PD). In the position as COP, s/he will be responsible for employer's field presence, contractual compliance and all aspects of program implementation and management. The COP will also be responsible for effectively positioning the project for option year funding and other business development opportunities such as follow-on or new contracts.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reviews and demonstrates knowledge about executed contract including its Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and AID Acquisition Regulations (AIDAR) clauses and ensures all contract obligations are met.
- Directs program start-up activities such as office set-up, preparation and finalization of program work plan and budget for base (and options years) as well as the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (M&E) and oversees program close-out activities, including final report preparation.
- Implements approved contract, providing technical and administrative direction to assure the program is managed according to the contract, approved work plan and work plan budget and that activities beyond the approved work plan and work plan budget are not undertaken, managing to meet all program requirements and budgeted targets.
- Reviews all deliverables to ensure responsiveness to client requirements, quality and timeliness of submission.
- Assures issuance of a country-appropriate and up-to-date Field Manual and complies with all employer’s policies and procedures, including those detailed in the Field Manual as related to field based programs and program administration, hiring of field staff, sub-contractors and consultants, ensuring any relevant in-country laws are respected.
- Coordinates closely and communicates regularly with assigned PD on contract, program and business development matters, working to ensure that any problem or potential problem is brought to the attention of the PD in a timely fashion so a solution can be identified and implemented, and where appropriate, coordinates with the PD.
- Promote effective and efficient management of in-country office, ensuring field staff is educated about the contract, program, the program work plan and related actions with attention paid to ensuring each person understands the requirements of his/her job and performance expectations.
- Supervises and evaluates all field staff, consultants and sub-contractors, ensuring on-going compliance with job requirements and specifications, working to build an effective, cohesive team to meet program objectives.
- Ensures subcontractor work is monitored, reviewed and held to highest quality standards as well as established schedule.
- Maintains excellent relationships with partners.
- Responsible for documenting program activities such as success stories and, if applicable, grants (using the Grant Management System).
- Provides employer with business development support by fulfilling contract obligations and delivering strong program performance leading to funding of option years and possible follow-on contracts.
- Provides employer with business development support by identifying other potential business opportunities, identifying potential strategic business alliances, contributing business development ideas and assisting with proposal development.
Internal/External Contacts: U.S. Agency of International Development (USAID), U.S. Embassy, Mission, Host Country Government officials, other in-country bi and multi-lateral donors and organizations.
Required Skills Experience and Knowledge :
- Minimum ten (10) years of experience in international development sector.
- Minimum seven (7) years of experience in programs with a focus on rule of law (police reform, judicial reform, court administration).
- Minimum five (5) years of experience working on USAID-funded capacity development programs.
- Minimum 5 years of experience supervising complex and challenging field operations in closed societies, conflict environments, fragile or transitional countries, and/ or war-torn societies.
- Experience working in El Salvador or the region is a plus.
- Knowledge of relevant federal regulations and procedures is preferred.
- Knowledge and work experience in rule of law or justice sector reform in Latin America.
- Multiple country work experience is required.
- Ability to represent employer in meetings and interact with senior Mission, Embassy, Host Country Government officials.
- Familiarity with standard business Information Technology (IT) applications.
- Excellent reporting, writing and presentation skills.
- Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment: Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable. Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions.
Travel: Must be willing to live and work in El Salvador; must be willing to travel internationally.
How to Apply: Please send resume/CV and a completed USAID Biographical Data form (can be obtained at www.usaid.gov/forms/AID1420-17.doc ) by email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please include "Chief of Party-El Salvador” in the subject line, and ensure that CV includes a list of three (3) referees. Applicants will be reviewed only when all requested documents are received.
Closing Date for applications: Extended to February 15, 2012