Chief of Party

Arizona State University is pleased to accept expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Chief of Party (COP) position on the anticipated USAID/Jamaica-funded At-Risk Youth Empowerment, Civic Participation, and Workforce Readiness (EMPOWER) Activity under the YP2 APS. Reporting to ASU’s home office Program Director, the COP will lead and be responsible for managing a cooperative agreement with USAID and implementing agreed-upon activities. They will be the principal point of contact for USAID in Jamaica for day-to-day procedural and substantive matters. The COP will also be responsible for ensuring quality control and the overall responsiveness of technical assistance provided under the award.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, management, and the general technical direction of the entire Activity, ensuring an integrated vision among different components and actors, and a focus on achieving the results defined in the award.
• Maintain close communication with ASU’s home office Program Director and ensure the Activity reflects well on the ASU brand and reputation
• Identify issues and risks related to Activity implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate adjustments.
• Ensure quality control and the overall responsiveness of technical assistance.
• Establish relationships with other implementing projects, government counterparts, civil society, and small businesses and engage them in the project.
• Oversee financial and administrative management of the program, ensuring budget discipline and compliance with ASU policies and procedures and USAID rules and regulations.
• Supervise the development and submission of program deliverables and provide accurate and timely reporting to USAID and key stakeholders on all program areas.
• Oversee the establishment of effective and accurate project reporting, monitoring and evaluation, financial management, and personnel and procurement systems.
• Provide onsite support and supervision to project teams and partners on a regular basis to ensure quality implementation of project activities.
• Conduct performance assessments of direct reports, identifying and recommending areas for improvement and opportunities for professional development.
• Mentor and manage staff in a respectful and transparent manner, working with staff to build their technical and administrative capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelors with at least 10 years of experience required. Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of USG funded projects. LAC regional experience is encouraged. Jamaica experience is preferred.
• At least five (5) years of demonstrated experience in a senior management role, including the direct supervision of professional and support staff.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and communicate their vision to partners and colleagues.
• Proven experience navigating complex and high-pressure operating environments.
• Experience in the development and management of programs within a context of multi-donor funded programs preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with staff, donors, civil society organizations, private sector players, and host country government counterparts.
• Professional fluency in English is required.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. ASU reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.