Chief of Party, WASH - Global at DT Global

Job Code: 1160

Job Brief

• DT Global seeks to build a robust roster of qualified and experienced Chief of Party candidates for anticipated water and WASH focused donor-funded programs. 
• Experience and technical expertise sought in one or more of the following areas: water resource management; water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH); water sector governance; water sector financing; environmental health; climate change mitigation and adaptation; environmental and natural resource management; nutrition and food security, urban services; gender and social inclusion, and monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL). Position locations are varied contingent upon contract and task order award(s). Possible locations include, but may not be limited to Afghanistan, DRC, Mozambique, Haiti,  Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Jordan, Indonesia, Liberia, Madagascar, Senegal, Zambia, Tanzania.

Position Summary

• Chiefs of Party will be responsible for overall strategic and operational coordination of program activities.
• S/he should have a comprehensive understanding of issues related to managing a sub-award/sub-contract program that serves clients in developing countries supported by U.S. Government funding; strong management experience, problem solving and interpersonal skills, and experience in budgeting and financial management.
• S/he will also have experience in interacting with U.S. Government agencies, other donors, and partners.

Primary Responsibilities

• Overall leadership, project planning and implementation, and ensuring timely and high-quality expertise and deliverables for USAID.
• Serve as the primary point of contact to USAID and contribute to successful, positive relationship with the client and other key stakeholders.
• Responsible for both the quality of the project, as well as for its effective financial and operational management
• Manage a team of technical staff,  subcontractors and short-term consultants.
• Responsible for achieving the expected results of the project and solving problems that may arise.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree (or higher) in Water and Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Business, International Affairs, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a related field
• Proven technical experience in target countries in WASH, water resource management, or a related field.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years in the management and supervisory experience of WASH, water resource management, governance, and/or capacity building programs with a US Government foreign affairs agency, international assistance organization, or non-governmental organization.
• Minimum of five (5) years of field experience working in one or more developing countries.
• Demonstrated experience in liaising with high level representatives from both the public and private sectors.
• Demonstrable experience managing teams, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge with USAID regulations and compliance requirements preferred.

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.
• Communication: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
• Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Customer/Client Focused: Anticipates, monitors, and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.
• Professionalism: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity, and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal.