Overview
ACDI/VOCA is seeking a Chief of Party for an upcoming Marine Biodiversity Activity in Timor-Leste funded by USAID. The anticipated program will strengthen biodiversity conservation efforts in Timor-Leste in the marine environment, support local communities to be more resilient to climate impacts, and inclusively and sustainably ensure the sustainable use of natural resources in development.
Responsibilities
- Lead the overall strategic planning, implementation, and management of the program
- Develop an effective integrated approach of program components, participants, government actors, private sector partners, and other stakeholders
- Ensure quality control and timeliness of all deliverables
- Serve as principal liaison with USAID staff, institutions, and client country partners
- Monitor program indicators, evaluate program results, and guide program implementation
- Spearhead strategy development and utilize managerial tools and frameworks
- Facilitate the development of the program's evolving theory of change
- Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout program implementation
- Develop systems that support the collaborating, learning and adapting (CLA) approach
- Identify issues and risks related to program implementation
- Represent ACDI/VOCA and the program to the public and donor community
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in biodiversity, international development, or relevant field (master's degree desired)
- Minimum 10 years of experience managing donor funded development projects in marine biodiversity or related fields
- Previous experience as a Chief of Party for similar projects highly desired
- Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations required
- Proven ability to collaborate with government officials, international donors, and private sector stakeholders
- Experience working in Timor-Leste preferred
- Fluency in English required
- Timor-Leste nationals strongly encouraged to apply
Apply at https://internationaljobs-acdivoca.icims.com/jobs/6392/chief-of-party%2c-timor-leste-marine-biodiversity-activity/job
