Title:
Chief of Party (COP)

 

Location:
San Salvador, El
Salvador

 

Expected Start Date: Spring 2012,  Project is expected to last for 3
years.

 

The Chief of Party (COP) will be the lead employee
in El Salvador providing the primary contact with the program’s sponsoring
client. S/He will be responsible for setting the overall framework under which
the program will be implemented. The COP will carry out his/her responsibilities
in a professional manner consistent with employer’s values. The COP will carry
power-of-attorney on behalf of employer’s in-country program implementation
activities. S/he will report to, and be evaluated by Program Director (PD). In
the position as COP, s/he will be responsible for employer’s field presence,
contractual compliance and all aspects of program implementation and management.
The COP will also be responsible for effectively positioning the project for
option year funding and other business development opportunities such as
follow-on or new contracts.

 

JOB DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1. Reviews and
   demonstrates knowledge about executed contract including its Federal Acquisition
   Regulation (FAR) and AID Acquisition Regulations (AIDAR) clauses and ensures all
   contract obligations are met.
2. Directs
   program start-up activities such as office set-up, preparation and finalization
   of program work plan and budget for base (and options years) as well as the
   Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (M&E) and oversees program close-out
   activities, including final report preparation.
3. Implements
   approved contract, providing technical and administrative direction to assure
   the program is managed according to the contract, approved work plan and work
   plan budget and that activities beyond the approved work plan and work plan
   budget are not undertaken, managing to meet all program requirements and
   budgeted targets.
4. Reviews all
   deliverables to ensure responsiveness to client requirements, quality and
   timeliness of submission.
5. Assures
   issuance of a country-appropriate and up-to-date Field Manual and complies with
   all employer’s policies and procedures, including those detailed in the Field
   Manual as related to field based programs and program administration, hiring of
   field staff, sub-contractors and consultants, ensuring any relevant in-country
   laws are respected.
6. Coordinates
   closely and communicates regularly with assigned PD on contract, program and
   business development matters, working to ensure that any problem or potential
   problem is brought to the attention of the PD in a timely fashion so a solution
   can be identified and implemented, and where appropriate, coordinates with the
   PD.
7. Promote
   effective and efficient management of in-country office, ensuring field staff is
   educated about the contract, program, the program work plan and related actions
   with attention paid to ensuring each person understands the requirements of
   his/her job and performance expectations.
8. Supervises and
   evaluates all field staff, consultants and sub-contractors, ensuring on-going
   compliance with job requirements and specifications, working to build an
   effective, cohesive team to meet program objectives.
9. Ensures
   subcontractor work is monitored, reviewed and held to highest quality standards
   as well as established schedule.
10. Maintains
    excellent relationships with partners.
11. Responsible
    for documenting program activities such as success stories and, if applicable,
    grants (using the Grant Management System).
12. Provides
    employer with business development support by fulfilling contract obligations
    and delivering strong program performance leading to funding of option years and
    possible follow-on contracts.
13. Provides
    employer with business development support by identifying other potential
    business opportunities, identifying potential strategic business alliances,
    contributing business development ideas and assisting with proposal
    development.

 

Internal/External Contacts: U.S. Agency of
International Development (USAID), U.S. Embassy, Mission, Host Country
Government officials, other in-country bi and multi-lateral donors and
organizations.

 

Required
Skills Experience and
Knowledge :

 

• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in
  international development sector.

 

• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in programs
  with a focus on rule of law (police reform, judicial reform, court
  administration).

 

• Minimum five (5) years of experience working on
  USAID-funded capacity development programs.

 

• Minimum 5 years of experience supervising complex
  and challenging field operations in closed societies, conflict environments,
  fragile or transitional countries, and/ or war-torn societies.

 

• Experience working in El Salvador or the region is
  a plus.

 

• Knowledge of relevant federal regulations and
  procedures is preferred.

 

• Knowledge and work experience in rule of law or
  justice sector reform in Latin America.

 

• Multiple country work experience is
  required.

 

• Ability to represent employer in meetings and
  interact with senior Mission, Embassy, Host Country Government officials.
• Familiarity with standard business Information
  Technology (IT) applications.

 

• Excellent reporting, writing and presentation
  skills.

 

• Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

 

 

 

Physical Requirements/Working
Environment: Living and working
conditions at the assignment location could be remote and
uncomfortable. Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice
and under adverse conditions.

Travel: Must be willing to live and work in
El Salvador; must be willing to travel internationally.

 

 

 

How to
Apply: Please send resume/CV and a completed USAID Biographical Data form (can
be obtained at www.usaid.gov/forms/AID1420-17.doc )
by email to: linda.aines@internationalink.net. Please
include “Chief of Party-El Salvador” in the
subject line, and ensure that CV includes a list of three (3) referees.
Applicants will be reviewed only when all requested documents are
received.

 

Closing Date for applications: Extended to February 15, 2012

 

 

Thank you for reviewing this position and hope that
if this does not match your area of expertise, you will forward to others who
may be a good match.

 

 

 

Warm regards,

 

 

 

Linda Aines

 

Aines International Recruitment Services

 

Phone:  +802-558-8209

 

http://www.internationalink.net