Chief of Party

Chemonics International seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated USAID-funded Trade, Investment, and Finance Activity in the West Bank and Gaza. The project will seek to drive transformative impacts for the Palestinian sector through increased trade and exports and position the Palestinian economy for growth. The COP will oversee both the technical and operational management of program activities. The COP will also be the primary point of coordination for contract implementation. The COP must have at least 10 years of experience working on donor-funded projects in the West Bank and Gaza and/or the wider region. Candidate should have proficient English skills and be well-versed in issues related to economic resiliency and stability, new market opportunities, supply chain logistics, local and foreign direct investments, and inclusive access to finance. This position will be based in Ramallah. We are looking for dynamic individuals with a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall direction, leadership, and management of the project to ensure seamless program implementation and ensure project technical assistance is high quality, technically sound, and appropriate.
• Ensure quality control and the overall responsiveness of technical assistance provided under the contract, including necessary adjustments to operations to meet USAID requirements.
• Manage a large and diverse team.
• Publicly represent the project and oversee coordination with key stakeholders, including USAID, local government officials, private sector institutions, and others in politically sensitive contexts.
• Establish an inclusive office environment that encourages integrity, honesty, open communications, and commitment to compliance with local laws, USAID rules and regulations, and Chemonics’ policies and procedures.
• Supervise and manage technical implementation and operational management of the project.
• Ensure compliance with USAID, U.S. government, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, international development, business, or a related field is required. An advanced degree is preferred.
• At least ten years of experience managing economic growth donor-assisted projects. Experience in economic resilience and stability, finance, trade promotion, and local and foreign direct investments preferred.
• Experience with projects of similar scope/complexity in the West Bank and Gaza and/or the wider region.
• Demonstrated experience advancing equitable, inclusive, and accessible programming that engages a diverse range of stakeholders is required.
• Understanding of country context and key stakeholders is required.
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English required. Arabic proficiency advantageous.