Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)/Operations, USAID/Eastern and Southern Caribbean (ESC) Tertiary Anti-Violence Activity, ESC Region

Qualifications: 

• A Master’s degree or higher in a relevant subject such as development studies, business administration, law, or social sciences. 
• Minimum of eight (8) years professional experience in international development with at least four (4) years of experience in leadership positions managing development project operations in a programmatic and/or operational capacity. Experience managing regional projects preferred.
• At least three (3) years of experience in grants design, management and oversight for USAID-funded projects.
• Strong demonstrated knowledge of USAID policies and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in the areas of positive youth development, crime and violence prevention, anti-gang programming, citizen security or criminal justice reform preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in programs requiring community-level engagement preferred.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to manage and motivate teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. 

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Proposal and tender opportunity  

U.S. Teams and Clients

Democracy, Rights, and Governance (International Development); Gender Equity, Disability, and Social Inclusion (International Development); Institutional Strengthening and Localization (International Development