Guatemala: Chief of Party (COP), Guatemala

Organization: Palladium International
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 04 Sep 2017

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved – and is committed to continuing to improve – economies, societies and most importantly, people's lives.

Palladium is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Palladium seeks a highly-qualified candidate for the Chief of Party (COP) position for an anticipated USAID-funded HIV project in Central America. The project will engage governments, donors, civil society, private sector and other program implementers in ensuring the sustainability of HIV responses across Central America. The project will call on leadership to reduce HIV-related stigma and discrimination, strengthen civil society organizations working on HIV programs, and monitor progress to meet HIV targets. This will be a full-time position based in Guatemala.

Responsibilities

Provide overall technical and management leadership and financial oversight, including managing partner relations and ensuring technical and management excellence;
Represent the project to USAID, local governments, and other key stakeholders;
Oversee project staff and manage relationships with project partners;
Lead development and implementation of work plans and reports;
Assure the quality and timeliness of technical products, reports, and other deliverables;
Ensure compliance with all requirements of the contract including subcontracts and other partnership agreement;
Maintain ongoing and regular communications with the Palladium home office.

Requirements

Master's Degree or higher in public health, international development, social sciences, or a closely related field;
At least 10 years of progressive experience designing, implementing and managing large, complex development projects involving multiple partners;
At least 5 years of experience in a senior management role, preferably as COP or DCOP;
Demonstrated experience in managing policy development and implementation processes;
Demonstrated knowledge of USAID project management including USAID rules and regulation;
In-depth HIV technical and management expertise, including programming for key populations;
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior level government officials, donors, civil society, and private sector;
Attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities often within a required timeframe.
Professional and diplomatic demeanor and conduct;
Ability to anticipate, respond and adapt quickly to changing requirements and competing demands;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Fluency in Spanish and English required.