Chiefs of Party - WASH - Global at DT Global

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.