Organization: Creative Associates International
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 31 Mar 2017
Creative Associates seeks a Chief of Party for an upcoming USAID-funded project in Guatemala. The overall goal of the Harnessing Emerging Political Leadership for an Accountable Guatemala project will be to incorporate youth from at-risk, high violence, urban marginalized communities that lack opportunities and youth who have been inspired by the political crisis to take a more active political role, with the goal of developing an inclusive, representative next generation of civil society and political leaders.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Chief of Party (COP) will provide overall technical and administrative leadership and expertise to the project, and serve as the primary liaison with the donor on management and technical matters. The Chief of Party will take a leadership role in coordination among USAID and key stakeholders, and other implementing partners. The COP position requires political gravitas, as s/he will interact with numerous GOG institutions and senior-level national and county-level government officials. The COP will have a demonstrated ability to work in complex, politically charged, environments; to work across different cultures; and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in international development with at least eight of these years in a management/leadership position, preferably in democracy/governance, civil society strengthening, or youth development. Experience working with programs/projects that are of a similar scope and scale to this project is required. Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and manage challenging projects involving various stakeholders. High level of leadership, interpersonal, technical youth development and/or political leadership, and analytical skills including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a broad range of government and civil society counterparts, and other key stakeholders.
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in law, international development, public policy, youth development or other relevant field (a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and an additional three years of experience could be substituted for a Master’s degree).
- Experience managing programs in Guatemala or similar development contexts.
- Experience in the implementation and design of political advocacy or leadership programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of community/municipal violence prevention activities.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and manage challenging and complex projects that engage a variety of public and private sector stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work with at‐risk youth and other vulnerable groups.
- Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, technical and analytical skills, including an ability to interact effectively with government counterparts and local organizations.
- Speaking and writing fluency in English and Spanish.
Local and regional candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
This position is contingent upon donor funding.
How to apply:
Please apply on company website: https://rew21.ultipro.com/CRE1010/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*68D10524FFAD6DB5
