Organization: World Vision
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 03 Mar 2017
Chief of Party – Guatemala
World Vision International
World Vision is a humanitarian, development and advocacy organisation devoted to improving the lives of children, families and their communities around the world. Our 45,000+ staff members working in more than 90 countries are united through our ethos, mission and shared desire for all individuals, especially children, to overcome poverty, inequality and injustice.
Here’s where you come in:
As Chief of Party – Guatemala, you will be responsible for the overall implementation providing supervisory and administrative oversight to the project. The COP will oversee coordination with key stakeholders (including Government of Guatemala (GOG), civil society, the private sector and others) and lead preparation and oversight of any subcontract. Additionally, the COP will be responsible for communications with USAID for publicly representing the project and for liaising with the GOG and other institutions/stakeholders on issues related to rural and community development in Guatemala, particularly in the Western Highlands.
Requirements include:
· At least a Master´s degree in public policy, political science or other related fields and 5 years of senior management experience with progressively increasing responsibilities managing development projects.
· Bachelor degree in public policy, political science or other related fields and 5 years of senior management experience with progressively increasing responsibilities managing development projects or 10 years of senior management experience to substitute the education requirement.
· Management operational and administration experience expertise
· Experience working with senior government officials and building consensus among diverse actors.
· Experience managing USG complex contracts and agreements required.
· Speaking and writing fluency in English and Spanish.
How to apply:
Is this the job for you?
World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.
Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position online and apply by the closing date 03 Mar 2017. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. Due to the number of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
