Header

Deputy Chief of Party for Operations (Governance) RTI International

RTI International is one of the world’s leading non-profit research institutes, dedicated to improving the humancondition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 2,800 provides research and technical expertise to governments and businesses in more than 40 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory and chemistry services.
Job Description
RTI is currently seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an upcoming USAID-funded governance project in Haiti. The multi-year project will focus on strengthening local governance, improving service delivery, reforming decentralization policy, and increasing transparency. The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will support the Chief of Party (COP) in overall project management and implementation and will manage relations with the client as delegated by the COP. Candidates should possess strong management, administrative and writing skills, in addition to experience living and working in fragile, unstable, or post-conflict environments. The DCOP will be based in Port au Prince and will be expected to travel to partner communes.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Serves as RTI’s alternate liaison to USAID, government counterparts, local organizations, and program partners when COP is unavailable. Ensures a high level of communication and close working relationships with USAID.
· Provides strategic leadership and managerial direction for the successful implementation of the project.
· Ensures the timely and quality completion of all program technical and financial deliverables and reports in accordance with USAID guidelines.
· Additional specific tasks and duties to be assigned as necessary to fulfill deliverables.
Education and Experience
· Masters degree in public administration, policy, finance, planning or governance or an advanced degree in a related field. A minimum of 12 years of professional experience with ten being in the administration of donor-funded programs, or a Bachelors degree with ten years of relevant experience.
· Minimum of three years experience as DCOP or higher in a donor-funded decentralization or local governance program.
· Demonstrated success managing and leading technical and administrative teams for USAID funded projects.
· Knowledge and experience in governance and development in Africa or Latin America and the Caribbean, and in Haiti specifically, is strongly desired.
· Prior experience in fragile, unstable, or post-conflict environments preferred.
· Fluency in French and English required, Creole language skills preferred.
Please apply through: www.rti.org/job14073
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Specific information regarding the laws that are designed to protect you against discrimination relating to your legal right to work in the US can be located at the employment portal www.rti.org/jobs
Closing Statement
Important Information:
RTI participates in the US Government E-Verify program, for specific information on this program please visit our employment portal at www.rti.org/jobs