Chief of Party for El Salvador Local Governance Activity
Tetra Tech International Development is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Chief of Party position on an anticipated USAID-funded program in El Salvador.
Position Description/Summary: The goal of this project is to support targeted Salvadoran municipalities to improve service delivery and achieve financial sustainability. El Salvador’s ongoing consolidation of municipalities will present opportunities to strengthen effectiveness, accountability, and citizen-responsiveness, including in the areas of climate change, planning for equitable growth, private sector engagement, public participation, and social inclusion.
The COP will be the principal point of contact in El Salvador for procedural and substantive matters. The COP will coordinate and ultimately be responsible for all contract management and implementation. The COP will be the primary liaison with USAID/El Salvador on technical matters and must adjust activities and operations in response to USAID/El Salvador technical direction. The COP will also be responsible for ensuring quality control and the overall responsiveness of technical assistance provided under the award. This is anticipated to be a full-time position based in San Salvador for the life of the project (anticipated five years).
Responsibilities:
* Provide leadership and technical expertise for the Activity, and supervise project staff/local teams;
* Develop strategic objectives and confirm project compliance with USAID regulations;
* Manage the Activity’s implementation, including overall responsibility for personnel and efficient budgeting and financial management;
* Oversee technical activities of the Activity and ensure that impact is achieving the results defined in the contract;
* Assume responsibility for overall USAID contract management ensuring quality control and timeliness of deliverables.
Qualifications:
* Minimum of a master’s degree or higher in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Finance, or a related field;
* Minimum of ten (10) years demonstrated, progressively responsible experience in the successful implementation of public administration, local government support, or governance reform programs;
* Minimum of five (5) years in director-level role leading and managing complex development/donor-funded programs and multi-disciplinary teams in the Latin America Region, preferably as a Chief of Party for a USAID-funded project or equivalent;
* Proven track record managing multi-disciplinary development programs and teams, engaging effectively with stakeholders, fostering collaborative learning and adaptive management, and promoting gender equity and social inclusion;
* Excellent oral and written communication skills;
* Familiarity with local context and municipal consolidation efforts in El Salvador;
* Professional proficiency in both spoken and written in English and Spanish;
* Proven experience navigating complex and high-pressure operating environments;
* El Salvador nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
To be considered, please submit the following:
* Cover Letter
* CV
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Please ensure that only the requested documents noted above are submitted. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
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