Organization: Creative Associates International
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 31 Mar 2017
Creative Associates seeks a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) 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 DCOP will be responsible for key administrative management and activity operations. The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will work closely with the COP to manage the day-to-day operations of the project. The DCOP will provide technical and managerial leadership and will focus on overseeing the effective implementation of key project activities. In the absence of the COP will assume full responsibility for the project.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in international development, preferably in democracy and governance, violence prevention, or youth development. Must have an excellent track record of achieving results in similar activities. Must have demonstrated high- level leadership, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- 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)
- Guatemalan or regional experience.
- Experience implementing and designing political advocacy or leadership activities.
- Management, operational, and administration experience and expertise.
- 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.
How to apply:
Please apply on company website: https://rew21.ultipro.com/CRE1010/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*1F04689332E180D8
