Chief of party | Pristina, Kosovo | 2022

Chemonics seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Kosovo Climate Smart Initiative. The purpose of this Activity is to create a resilient environment and more economic sustainability through increased awareness and demand for climate solutions, and policies that support climate change mitigation and adaptation. It will focus on behavior change, raise awareness, and influence government, citizens, and the private sector to take action to mitigate climate change and adapt to its impact. The activity will identify ways that allow the public and private sectors to contribute jointly to climate change mitigation and adaptation results, and to help communities adapt to and prepare for climate impacts while growing in a more sustainable and equitable way. The new activity will mobilize the private sector to advocate for and lead in combating the effects of climate change by establishing principles of climate smart interventions that create synergies and tradeoffs between adaptation and mitigation. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the key liaison between USAID/Kosovo and all other counterparts and implementing partners involved in the program
• Develop and implement a program strategy focused on achieving results
• Develop, implement, and manage overall technical vision and quality of the program
• Foster and communicate a common vision and ensure its integration among the different components and actors of the program
• Ensure coherence, consistency, quality, and timely delivery of contract deliverables; ensure that monitoring and evaluation, reporting, and work planning activities accurately and professionally reflect program activities and achievements
• Identify issues and risks related to project implementation in a timely manner, suggesting appropriate program adjustments as needed

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in international development, environmental science, public policy, sustainability, economics, or relevant field required with a specific focus on climate change adaptation and mitigation studies preferred
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience leading/managing large diverse teams, preferably as a chief of party or deputy chief of party, for a complex donor-funded project
• Experience leading USAID programs preferred
• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations preferred
• Demonstrated track record of successfully leading and supervising large, integrated climate change adaptation and/or mitigation programs
• Demonstrated track record of successfully working with a range of stakeholders to promote climate change adaptation and/or mitigation polices or environment and economic sustainability
• Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills; adept at establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with U.S. Government agencies, host country government officials, and international donor agencies
• Strong understanding of the public and private sectors in Kosovo preferred
• Experience working in the Balkans highly preferred, especially experience in Kosovo
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English; strong written and oral communication skills