Chief of Party (COP), USAID/Colombia Responsive Governance (RG) Activity, Bogota, Colombia

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher is required, with studies in relevant subject area(s), such as international development, governance, public policy, and/or rule of law, or another relevant field is preferred.
• Ten (10) years, or eight (8) with a master’s degree, of relevant progressively responsible professional experience is required to include managing donor funded programs of similar size/scope.
• Minimum (5) five years of supervisory experience is required. Experience managing technical and operational staff and client relations.
• Knowledge of related technical areas such as governance, accountability, public policy, peacebuilding, municipal financial management, and/or service delivery with demonstrated understanding of the Colombian social, political and security context.
• Demonstrated capability to develop strong working relationships with a broad range of high-level host country government officials and senior international partner representatives.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively and inclusively with national, regional and local government counterparts and diverse civil society organizations.
• Financial management experience required, including budgeting; financial management (tracking, reporting, and accounting); and procurement.
• Strong experience with USAID rules and regulations.
• Prior experience in Colombia is highly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, supervision, and written/oral communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish required.

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