Organization: Dexis Consulting Group
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 08 Apr 2017
Dexis is seeking an experienced Chief of Party (COP) to provide to provide technical and management services. The work location for this position will be in Guatemala City, Guatemala. This is a long-term position. The estimated start date for this position is in the latter half of 2017. This position is contingent upon award. The candidate will be responsible for results that include: overall project vision, technical leadership, and management.
Responsibilities:
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Serve as the main point of contact for the contract with the USAID Mission, implementing partners, other donors, and the Government of Guatemala
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Lead and oversee the operations of the contract to achieve successful implementation of activities
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Mentor local staff to enhance capacity, actively contribute expertise to the Contract, and provide strategic and operational direction
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Ensure the completion of timely reports, evaluations, analyses, assessments, and deliverables that meet USAID quality control/assurance standards
Qualifications:
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A minimum of twelve (12) years of professional experience with monitoring & evaluation international development assistance programs and previous experience managing donor-funded project activities as COP, DCOP, Country Director, or Practice Director. USAID experience preferred.
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Demonstrated experience as a senior evaluator with international development assistance programs
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Experience with issues related to planning, design, and performance monitoring of international development assistance program, preferably US Government (USG) funded programs
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Have excellent writing and organization skills and a demonstrated ability to deliver a high-quality written product; Spanish fluency required
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Have a broad range of subject matter expertise and demonstrated experience in the areas of education, environment and citizen security.
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Deep familiarity with Guatemalan culture, society, and development context or that of similar countries in the Caribbean and Central American region.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Winner of the 2014 Small Business of the Year at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and working in nearly 90 countries in FY 2015 for USAID and the Department of State, Dexis supports US federal agencies in the areas of program monitoring and evaluation, program learning, and program support. We are not only one of the fastest growing firms in international development, we are rated among the highest among our peers on employee-reviewed sites.
Dexis is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the US Armed Forces. **
How to apply:
Please apply online at – http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DEXISCONSULTINGGROUP&cws=1&rid=1053
