ACDI/VOCA
Overview
Since 1963 and in 148 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that designs and delivers technical and management solutions in agriculture, economic growth, and resilience to promote economic prosperity and social inclusion.
Chief of Party, Guatemala
ACDI/VOCA is seeking a Chief of Party for an anticipated activity in Guatemala funded by USAID. The activity will strengthen governance systems and promote transparency by providing technical assistance and capacity-building to improve department- and municipality-level private sector engagement, including capacity-building around sub-national economic strategy and investment promotion.
The Chief of Party will provide overall management oversight and technical direction and will guide the entire program with a clear, consistent, and committed vision. They will monitor progress to ensure program goals and reporting requirements are met on time and within budget, complying with USAID and ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures. The program is anticipated to start in 2023 and this position is based in Guatemala.
Responsibilities
- Lead the overall strategic planning, implementation, and management of the program
- Provide managerial and technical leadership to develop an integrated approach of program components, participants, government actors, private sector partners, and other stakeholders
- Serve as principal liaison with USAID staff, institutions, and client country partners to exchange information and develop professional relationships
- Support the development of strong M&E mechanisms, program monitoring tools and efficient systems to ensure high quality implementation
- Develop systems that support the collaborating, learning and adapting (CLA) approach, including establishing a culture of adaptive management
- Administer the project’s financial oversight and procedures, ensuring compliance with established ACDI/VOCA’s accounting principles and USAID regulations
- Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments
- Ensure quality control and timeliness of all deliverables complying with USAID and ACDI/VOCA guidelines
- Foster a work environment of mutual respect where the team strives to achieve excellence
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, business administration, international development, or related field required; master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise development and competitiveness, market systems development, value chain development, private sector engagement, or finance and investment.
- Previous experience as a Chief of Party, Project Director, Team Leader, or similar senior management position for projects with similar magnitude and complexity is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of and experience with USAID rules and regulations is highly desired.
- Proven ability to collaborate successfully with host-country government officials, international donors, and private sector stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience with the CLA approach is desired.
- Experience working in the Latin American context preferred.
- Fluency in English and Spanish required.
Guatemalan nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Please apply online at www.acdivoca.org/international-jobs. The applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt, only finalists will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply. ACDI/VOCA will never request payment or charge a fee to apply for any position.