Tetra Tech
The USAID-funded Local Governance Project in Bosnia and Herzegovina, implemented by Tetra Tech International Development (www.tetratech.com/intdev) is currently accepting expressions of interest for a Deputy Chief of Party – Technical (DCOP-Technical). This position will be based in Sarajevo.
The DCOP-Technical will be a key member of the senior leadership team overseeing procedural and substantive matters. The DCOP-Technical will coordinate and support technical aspects of contract management and implementation. The DCOP will be responsible for ensuring appropriate collaboration with stakeholders across objectives. This is a five-year project with the goal of supporting municipalities in enhancing their capacities to deliver transparent, efficient, and accountable public services.
Responsibilities:
*Supporting the Chief of Party in management and implementation of all program aspects and contributing to the development of technical activities and assignments.
*Driving collaboration across technical teams
*Serving as Acting Chief of Party as needed.
*Identifying issues and risks related to project implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate adjustments.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree or higher in political science, public administration, law, international relations, civic engagement, or a related field;
* At least seven (7) years of experience in service delivery, decentralization, public financial management, private sector engagement, civil society mobilization, and/or institutional capacity building programs;
* Exceptional managerial skills and demonstrated experience in managing work streams of similar size and scope; USAID/USG or other donor-funded project experience preferred;
* Demonstrated ability to engage in multi-stakeholder dialogue, including sustaining partnerships and strong working relationships with donors, host country government counterparts, academic institutions, civil society, and the private sector;
* Familiarity with decentralization, service delivery, and policy and governance reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
* Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and communicate his/her vision to partners and colleagues;
* Proven experience navigating complex and high-pressure operating environments;
* Fluency in written and spoken Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian (BCS) and English is required.
* Bosnian national are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:
* Cover Letter
* CV in reverse chronological format
Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s IDS ad posted.
Apply on-line at: https://bit.ly/BiHLGPDCOPT
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. No phone calls will be accepted.
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