Chief of Party

Chemonics seeks a Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID Advancing Commerce, Connectivity, and Exports Leading to Economic Readiness for Accession to the EU (ACCELERATE) Activity. The purpose of the ACCELERATE Activity is to support the advancement of European Union (EU) market integration and accession for focus countries in the Europe & Eurasia region. Activities can include partners and implement activities in the following countries: Albania, Serbia, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Georgia, Ukraine, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova, and Montenegro. Activities may also include partners from Belarus. The program will include a budget of up to $30 million for regional interventions and an additional $50 million to respond to new opportunities or country-specific buy-ins.

The Chief of Party (COP) will supervise all activities related to this program and have overall responsibility for the successful performance of the technical assistance team. The COP shall provide strategic leadership and bear primary responsibility for all administrative requirements of the contract, ensuring that the quarterly key performance indicators, objectives, and deliverables for the project are met. They will be responsible for ensuring the project follows USAID regulations, the contract, and Chemonics policies. The COP will be the official representative of the contractor and be primarily responsible for liaising with high-level USAID and government officials, and forging alliances with a myriad of businesses, organizations and stakeholders and managing multiple offices.

The location of the position is dependent on the solicitation and may be located in one of the implementing countries. Please indicate if you are open to a country-based position in your email. We are looking for individuals who have a passionate for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities Include:

• 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 match USAID requirements.
• Oversee strategic work planning, performance management, strategic communications, contractual and budgetary aspects of program management, and timely preparation of the annual implementation plan and country-specific buy-ins.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, manage productive working relations with relevant government counterparts and entities, and maintain effective coordination with other donor and international organizations’ activities and programs in the economic growth sector.
• 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 technical and administrative project staff, consultants, and partner organizations to achieve expected results.
• Ensure compliance with USAID, U.S. government, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications:

• University degree (bachelor or higher) in business administration, economics, international development, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in economic growth, trade facilitation, and business enabling environment activities that showcases increasing managerial responsibility.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in leading international donor-supported programs focused on economic growth; USAID experience preferred.
• Prior experience on EU accession projects preferred.
• Demonstrated supervisory work experience including supervision of technical teams and subcontractors to effectively respond to complex assignments.
• Experience working with a range of program partners, including government agencies, the private sector, and associations.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Prior work experience in the Europe and Eurasia region preferred.
• Fluency in English required.