Honduras: Deputy Chief of Party

Organization: Creative Associates International
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 30 Sep 2017

Project Summary

The goal of USAID/Honduras’s proposed Improving Tertiary Violence Prevention activity (ITVP) is to reduce recidivism within targeted populations of the highest-risk juveniles. The development hypothesis for this activity is that if high-quality, tertiary violence prevention services, specialized and targeted by risk levels, are provided to identified juvenile populations at the highest risk, (e.g., those already involved with gangs, crime or the court system), then the repeated criminal and violent offenses by these individuals will be reduced, ultimately contributing to reducing crime and violence in their communities.

USAID understands that a small number of state and non-state actors currently provide a very limited array of services to these populations. However, several fundamental challenges exist which limit the sufficiency, coherence and adequacy of these services to effectively reduce recidivism.

Through this new five-year activity, USAID will seek improved Human and Institutional Capacity Development (HICD) and technical proficiency of state and non-state actors seeking to provide high-quality, specific and targeted services to juvenile tertiary populations. To qualify for support, these actors must be providing (or seeking to provide) services that are explicitly linked to preventing recidivism and likely centered on the themes of rehabilitation, reintegration and the reduction of stigma.

Position Summary

The Deputy Chief of Party will be responsible for overseeing all operations including, but not limited to, directly managing administration, procurement, human resources, logistics, office and housing facilities, procurement, budgeting, and property inventory. He/she will work closely with partner organizations, ensuring their effective implementation of activities. The DCOP will represent the program in absence of the COP, and will provide guidance to staff and partner organizations alike. This position reports to the Chief of Party.

Primary Responsibilities

Oversee all operations including, but not limited to, directly managing administration, procurement, human resources, logistics, office and housing facilities, procurement, budgeting, and property inventory.
Maintain close and regular contact with partner organizations to ensure program activities are being implemented effectively and efficiently.
Manage and monitor project start-up and close-out activities.
Assure timely development and launch of training, technical and information sharing events including workshops and conferences.
Ensure that program implementation is in accordance with USAID regulations and procedures as well as with the specifications determined in the SOW.
Oversee the procurement functions in the management of procurement.
Advise in purchasing decisions for new equipment in compliance with contractual guidelines.
Assist in overall management and inventory recording for all USAID property.
Develop scopes of work for administrative personnel.
Ensure all personnel policies are in compliance with local labor law, tax law, and USAID regulations.
Represent the program before the donor, all partners, and all other actors in the absence of the COP.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Graduate degree preferred.
Demonstrated skills in management, both direct and remote, of a large, diverse staff working in a difficult environment.
Previous experience working in Latin America, with strong analytical capacity and understanding of the local context.
Demonstrated ability to mentor, guide, and motivate staff.
At least seven years of experience working on donor-funded programs in a related role and with demonstrated management experience.
At least three years’ experience with management processes and systems, such as human resources management and development (including performance evaluation), financial management, or management of employee compensation systems.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Experience providing technical assistance preferably in fields such as governance, citizen security, and/or crime and violence prevention.
Flexibility to work in a constantly changing work environment.
Familiarity and experience working with USAID.
Excellent speaking, writing, and analytical skills.
Experience liaising and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
Fluent in English and Spanish (both written and spoken).