Organization: Creative Associates International
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 28 Feb 2017
Position Summary:
Creative Associates seeks a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an upcoming USAID-funded program in Guatemala. The overall goal of the Communities Building Peace Together (CBPT) Project is to diagnose and address social conflict in the Western Highlands, specifically focusing on and empowering youth and families, while building peace at the community and municipal levels.
The DCOP will be responsible for key administrative management and activity operations. The Deputy Chief of Party will be responsible for key project management duties including ensuring effective staffing, management in grants under contract, and appropriate staffing.
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least a Master’s degree in public administration, public management or other related fields and 7 years of senior management experience with progressively increasing responsibilities managing development projects or 10 years of relevant experience to substitute the education requirement.
- Management, operational, and administration experience and expertise.
- Minimum of seven years of experience of progressively increasing responsibilities in development projects.
- Demonstrated experience in effectively working with local government structures, senior government officials, civil society actors, other donors and USG projects.
- Speaking and writing fluency in English and Spanish.
Local and regional candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
This position is contingent upon donor funding.
Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
How to apply:
To apply, click on the following link: https://rew21.ultipro.com/CRE1010/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*C46AD62F94C30C07
