Chief of Party

Chemonics seeks a chief of party (COP) for the anticipated USAID-funded Local Self-Government Strengthening Activity in Georgia. This five-year, $10-25 million project intends to support Government of Georgia to implement its new Decentralization Strategy (2020-2025) and achieve meaningful local self-governance through building local government service delivery capacity and strengthening local accountability measures, such as social accountability interventions. The Activity will partner with stakeholders across the local governance ecosystem to deliver on Strategy objectives, including working directly with one-quarter to one-third of all Georgia local governments.

The chief of party, based in Tbilisi, is responsible for leading all aspects of contract performance, providing technical guidance to all activities under the contract, and representing Chemonics’ activities to outside audiences. Candidates should possess considerable successful experience in leading donor-funded local governance programs in the Europe and Eurasia region with particular expertise in decentralization reform. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership, technical direction, and day-to-day oversight and management of all project activities and results
• Lead the strategic planning and provide the overall vision for the project, including overseeing annual work planning, performance management, and strategic communications 
• Ensure effective engagement coordination with partners, governmental counterparts, and donor community
• Ensure project compliance with all corporate, contractual, and local requirements with support from home office project management unit
• Maintain a professional and productive partnership with USAID
• Facilitate close collaboration and teamwork, including supervision and mentorship of a team of technical and administrative staff

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree or equivalent in governance, international development, or related field
• A minimum of 7 years of experience implementing local governance programs
•  A minimum of five years as chief of party or donor funded program leadership position
• Experience managing or implementing similar programs that involve building relationships with government, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders
• Experience supporting USAID-funded programs preferred
• Strong interpersonal, managerial, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluent English required

Application instructions:

Please send an email with your CV and cover letter attached and “Georgia Local Governance Chief of Party” in the subject line to GeorgiaLocalGovernanceRecruit@chemonics.com no later than April 30, 2021. We will review applications on a rolling basis, and only finalists will be contacted. No telephone inquiries, please.

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