Deputy Chief Of Party (Dcop), Usaid / Mexico

Devtech Systems, Inc.; Xico; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An international consulting firm is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party for a USAID initiative in Mexico focused on generating employment and sustainability. The role involves representing the project at various levels, ensuring compliance with USAID policies, and leading staff training. Applicants should have a BA or MA in relevant fields, with at least 8 years of experience in international development projects. Fluency in English and excellent interpersonal skills are vital for this position.

Formación

• 8 years of experience in international development projects.
• Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations including FAR procedures.
• Experience working with local government experts.

Responsabilidades

• Represent the Activity before audiences at national and subnational levels.
• Ensure adherence to USAID policies and operational guidance.
• Keep the COP informed on all Activity matters.

Conocimientos

Fluency in written and spoken English

Excellent interpersonal skills

Educación

BA or MA in Finance, Business, Economics, Public Administration, or other relevant areas

Descripción del empleo

About Us

DevTech Systems, Inc. (DevTech) is an international consulting firm dedicated to development, with 37 years of experience providing advisory services and technical assistance to government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders in more than 100 countries.

DevTech has extensive experience delivering technical assistance in Public Financial Management and Democracy and Governance, decentralization, domestic resource mobilization, macro‑fiscal policy, policy analysis, improving the business enabling environment, and promoting export development and investment support.

Overview

DevTech is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID / Mexico Southern Mexico Generating Employment and Sustainability Activity (SURGES).

The program seeks to increase the sales and market linkages for selected value chains in the Southern states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Responsibilities

The DCOP, as requested by the COP, will also represent the Activity before a range of audiences and in a variety of platforms, at the national and subnational levels.

The DCOP will ensure all actions and interventions adhere to USAID policies and DevTech operational guidance and align with global best practices, including the training of staff as required.

Finally, the DCOP will also keep the COP regularly informed on all Activity matters, and assist the COP in meeting various technical, governmental, company, and USAID deliverables as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA or MA in Finance, Business, Economics, Public Administration, or other relevant areas.
• At least 8 years of demonstrated professional experience working on international development projects.
• Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations including FAR procedures and AIDARs, contractual compliance, and grants management.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Mexico.
• Demonstrated ability to work with local government experts and deliver on their operational and financial needs in compliance with USAID rules and regulations.
• Familiarity with USAID grants‑under‑contract.
• Prior DCOP experience.

EEO Statement

This job posting should not be construed to imply that the requirements are the exclusive standards of the position nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations.

Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or other status protected by applicable law.