Chief of Party, Guatemala At ACDI/VOCA

Overview

Since 1963 and in 148 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that designs and delivers technical and management solutions in agriculture, economic growth, and resilience to promote economic prosperity and social inclusion.

Chief of Party, Guatemala

ACDI/VOCA is seeking a Chief of Party for an anticipated activity in Guatemala funded by USAID. The activity will strengthen governance systems and promote transparency by providing technical assistance and capacity-building to improve department- and municipality-level private sector engagement, including capacity-building around sub-national economic strategy and investment promotion.

The Chief of Party will provide overall management oversight and technical direction and will guide the entire program with a clear, consistent, and committed vision. They will monitor progress to ensure program goals and reporting requirements are met on time and within budget, complying with USAID and ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures. The program is anticipated to start in 2023 and this position is based in Guatemala.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall strategic planning, implementation, and management of the program
• Provide managerial and technical leadership to develop an integrated approach of program components, participants, government actors, private sector partners, and other stakeholders
• Serve as principal liaison with USAID staff, institutions, and client country partners to exchange information and develop professional relationships
• Support the development of strong M&E mechanisms, program monitoring tools and efficient systems to ensure high quality implementation
• Develop systems that support the collaborating, learning and adapting (CLA) approach, including establishing a culture of adaptive management
• Administer the project’s financial oversight and procedures, ensuring compliance with established ACDI/VOCA’s accounting principles and USAID regulations
• Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments
• Ensure quality control and timeliness of all deliverables complying with USAID and ACDI/VOCA guidelines
• Foster a work environment of mutual respect where the team strives to achieve excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business administration, international development, or related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise development and competitiveness, market systems development, value chain development, private sector engagement, or finance and investment.
• Previous experience as a Chief of Party, Project Director, Team Leader, or similar senior management position for projects with similar magnitude and complexity is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with USAID rules and regulations is highly desired.
• Proven ability to collaborate successfully with host-country government officials, international donors, and private sector stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience with the CLA approach is desired.
• Experience working in the Latin American context preferred.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required.

Guatemalan nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.