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DT Global is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID program in Libya.

The availability of this role is contingent upon the award of the project and donor funding

Primary Responsibilities:

· Provide overall project leadership, management, and technical direction

· Supervise technical and administrative staff

· Extensive knowledge of USAID Regulations and Compliance

· Serve as the primary liaison with USAID, the host-country government, and local and regional partners

· Ensure that all project assistance is technically sound, appropriate, and aligned with the program’s long-term vision

· Oversees work planning, performance management, and strategic communications

· Work with home office staff to make sure that the project is executed according to the vision of all stakeholders.

Qualifications:

· Advanced degree in international development, international affairs, economic development, or a related field preferred

· Experience working in Libya or Middle East and North Africa preferred

· Ability to analyze complex, politically sensitive issues and ensure strategic program coherence in dynamic environments

· Minimum of 10 years of experience in managing and implementing development projects of similar size and scope, preferably in a conflict or post-conflict environment

· Demonstrated experience collaborating with civil society organizations to identify community needs and experience in civil society and governance programming

· Demonstrated experience liaising and collaborating with host government institutions

· Demonstrated experience working to build the capacity of local NGOs, Associations, Think Tanks, and other local organizations

· Demonstrated ability to work and liaise with advocacy campaigners, watchdog organizations, and global governance process organizations

· Strong facilitation, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills

· Experience with adaptive management approaches

· Personnel and resource management, coordination, and decision-making skills along with an ability to troubleshoot

· Experience with grants management

· Demonstrated leadership, flexibility, and resourcefulness.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

The following qualifications are highly desired but not required:

· Demonstrated experience and knowledge in establishing systems and overseeing program start-up under limited time constraints

· Demonstrated experience liaising effectively with high level, host country government officials and civil society leaders

· Demonstrated experience and knowledge in overseeing program close-out

· Experience with remote management in complex working environments

· Fluency in English and demonstrated proficiency in Arabic preferred

· Ability to work in Libya preferred but not required.

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.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Please send your expression of interests, recommendations, and include a cover letter and resume in your submission by October 16, 2020. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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