DT Global is a fast-growing international development organization that focuses on improving the capability, capacity, and effectiveness of development programming in complex global environments.
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience 15 years
- Location Not specified
- Job Field NGO/Non-Profit
Position Summary
Chiefs of Party will be responsible for overall strategic and operational coordination of program activities. S/he should have a comprehensive understanding of issues related to managing a sub-award/sub-contract program that serves clients in developing countries supported by U.S. Government funding; strong management experience, problem solving and interpersonal skills, and experience in budgeting and financial management. S/he will also have experience in interacting with U.S. Government agencies, other donors, and partners.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Overall leadership, project planning and implementation, and ensuring timely and high-quality expertise and deliverables for USAID.
- Serve as the primary point of contact to USAID and contribute to successful, positive relationship with the client and other key stakeholders.
- Responsible for both the quality of the project, as well as for its effective financial and operational management
- Manage a team of technical staff, subcontractors and short-term consultants.
- Responsible for achieving the expected results of the project and solving problems that may arise.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree (or higher) in water and environmental engineering, public health, business, international affairs, public administration, public policy, or a related field
- Proven technical experience in target countries in WASH, water resource management, or a related field.
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years in the management and supervisory experience of WASH, water resource management, governance, and/or capacity building programs with a US Government foreign affairs agency, international assistance organization, or non-governmental organization.
- Minimum of five (5) years of field experience working in one or more developing countries.
- Demonstrated experience in liaising with high level representatives from both the public and private sectors.
- Demonstrable experience managing teams, with strong interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge with USAID regulations and compliance requirements preferred.
Core Competencies:
- Teamwork: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.
- Communication: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
- Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
- Customer/Client Focused: Anticipates, monitors, and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.
- Professionalism: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity, and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to DT Global on lde.tbe.taleo.net to apply