Chief of Party – Colombia

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Chief of Party in Colombia.

Description:

FHI 360 seeks a Chief of Party for a USAID civil society-strengthening program in Colombia. The purpose of this activity is to enhance the organizational and technical capacities of local organizations.

Job Responsibilities:

The Chief of Party (COP) will be the primary point of contact with USAID/Colombia with regards to day‐to‐day activity implementation and management matters relating to the Cooperative Agreement. The Chief of Party will have overall responsibility for assuring that all assistance provided under the award is technically sound and appropriate for the needs to be addressed and for adequately managing and supervising the work of all field staff, long‐term staff, short‐term staff, local and international partners, as proposed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent – Knowledge/Information Services, Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or Related Field. Master’s degree preferred.

• Must possess and demonstrate at least ten (10) years of international development work experience (the bulk of which must be within developing countries) with increasing responsibility in a senior management position, and five (5) years of which included a focus on civil society strengthening, capacity building, organizational development, and advocacy work.

• Must have experience working collaboratively with a broad range of government officials, international donors, implementing partners, and other relevant sector stakeholders.

• Must have experience of working in complex environments and manage diverse teams to deliver impact.

• Regional experience working in the LAC region required; specific experience in Colombia preferred.

• Must have excellent written and oral communications skills.

• Must be fluent in Spanish and English.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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