Organization: International Republican Institute
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 16 Mar 2017
The International Republican Institute (IRI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that supports and shares best practices with democratic institutions worldwide. IRI is currently recruiting for a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), contingent upon award, for the USAID/Guatemala Harnessing Emerging Political Leadership for an Accountable Guatemala (EPL) opportunity.
The DCOP will work closely with the Chief of Party (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, the DCOP will assume full responsibility for the project. The ideal candidate will have an excellent track record of achieving results in similar activities.
Position Requirements
- A demonstrated high level of leadership competencies along with interpersonal and analytical skills;
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in international development, preferably in democracy and governance, violence prevention, or youth development;
- 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);
- Minimum of 8 years of experience of progressively increasing responsibilities in development projects;
- Speaking and writing fluency in Spanish and English;
- Experience living and working in Guatemala or other similar environment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Works closely with the COP to manage the overall program and program deliverables, including the fulfillment of annual work plans and compliance with donor regulations;
- Contributes to the preparation and presentation of proposed implementation plans, reporting requirements, and templates as required by USAID;
- Ensures compliance with local laws as applicable to engaging staff and consultants.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
How to apply:
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