Chemonics International seeks interested and qualified individuals for the Chief of Party (COP) position for the anticipated USAID-funded Barbados Basic Education Workforce Readiness Activity in two countries. The goal of this Activity is to improve learning outcomes and economic opportunities for second-chance learners.
Job Description
The COP is responsible for providing overall strategic direction and leadership for the project; managing the development of technical strategies and work plans; monitoring programmatic, financial, and administrative performance; supervising the administration of standard project operating and financial procedures; managing short- and long-term technical assistance; and maintaining effective communication with the client, the headquarters office, the public and private sectors, and other donors and cooperating agencies.
The position is anticipated to be based in Bridgetown, Barbados. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Please note that hiring for this position is contingent upon the contract’s future award to Chemonics International.
Responsibilities:
- Provide overall project leadership, oversight, management, and technical direction of the Activity’s strategic vision and interventions to achieve results and impact
- Support the development and implementation of critical management systems that will support project work planning, timely reporting, and performance management
- Oversee and review all technical writing products and deliverables, including ongoing quality assurance and quality improvement
- Maintain open, two-way communication and liaise with USAID/Barbados, the national government, the project’s staff, and the Chemonics Washington DC office
- Ensure all program assistance is technically sound and appropriate for the local context and integrate innovative practices, emerging knowledge, and international best practices into program activities
- Coordinate, collaborate and provide guidance to relevant parties, including sub-grantees and other partners, to build the capacity of national and subnational structures and systems
- Cultivate and maintain effective dialogue and relationships with the partners, private providers, and other key stakeholders in the private and public sectors at the community, country, and international level
- Liaise with Chemonics Washington DC security staff and other security stakeholders to ensure the safety of staff, assets, and beneficiaries
- Manage a team of senior direct reports including technical and finance directors
- Deliver verbal or written presentations, as requested, to various audiences
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as required
Qualifications:
- A master’s or advanced degree in education, social work, business or public administration, international development, or other closely related field
- Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing education or workforce development programs in the Caribbean experience in Suriname or St. Vincent & Grenadines preferred
- Previous experience managing USAID-funded projects of similar size and scope, including knowledge of USAID rules and regulations, compliance, reporting requirements, and subcontracts and grant management
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a COP, team leader, or Director role, preferably with a focus on youth workforce readiness and/or second chance education, including technical and vocational training programming in the Caribbean
- Significant experience working with counterparts at various governmental levels (national and subnational), the private sector, civil society, community-based organizations, international organizations, and other stakeholders
- Strong understanding of capacity development approaches for locally led initiatives
- Demonstrated skills to ensure coherence and consistency in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, including quality control and timeliness of all deliverables
- Ability to build, motivate, and lead multicultural and multidisciplinary teams;
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills in English required
- Ability to live and work in Bridgetown, Barbados with travel to the Suriname and St. Vincent & the Grenadines as required
Application instructions
Please send an email with your CV and cover letter attached with “Barbados Basic Education Chief of Party” in the subject line to mnicol@chemonics.com by November 11, 2024. No telephone inquiries, please. Chemonics will contact finalists.
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