Chief of Party

Private Advertiser; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser seeks a Chief of Party to provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and program management for a Strategic Investments Support program in Makati. You will supervise assignments under the BPA, aligning plans with objectives and ensuring timely, quality delivery across teams.

The role requires 15+ years of project leadership experience, a master’s degree or equivalent, and strong English proficiency to engage with diverse stakeholders and the prime contractor.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience managing projects similar in size and scope.
• Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in economics, business, finance, public policy and administration, engineering, or a related field.
• English proficiency demonstrated through professional experience and qualifications.
• Willingness to serve as a direct employee of the prime contractor.
• Signed Letter of Commitment confirming availability and commitment for the BPA ordering period.
• Ability to meet 95% monthly availability, excluding excused absences.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project management and implementation across all BPA assignments.
• Develop program strategies, priorities, and implementation plans aligned with objectives.
• Direct and coordinate project teams, technical specialists, consultants, and service providers.
• Oversee schedules, resources, budgets, and deliverables.
• Monitor progress, address challenges, and maintain quality of outputs.
• Coordinate with client, government counterparts, private sector partners, and stakeholders.
• Ensure activities meet contractual and reporting obligations.
• Support staffing and mobilization for new assignments; maintain continuity.
• Provide oversight of monitoring, evaluation, learning, and communications.
• Maintain availability and leadership commitment throughout the BPA period.

Skills

Project leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder coordination

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Chief of Party will provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and project management for the Strategic Investments Support program. The role will oversee all assignments issued under the Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), ensuring consistent coordination, accountability, and delivery across projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead overall project management and implementation across all assignments under the BPA.
• Develop program strategies, priorities, and implementation plans aligned with project objectives.
• Direct and coordinate project teams, technical specialists, consultants, and service providers.
• Oversee project schedules, resources, budgets, and deliverables.
• Monitor progress, address implementation challenges, and maintain the quality of project outputs.
• Coordinate with the client, government counterparts, private sector partners, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure activities meet applicable contractual requirements and reporting obligations.
• Support staffing and mobilization for new assignments while maintaining continuity across ongoing projects.
• Provide oversight of monitoring, evaluation, learning, and communications activities.
• Maintain the availability and leadership commitment required throughout the BPA ordering period.

Required Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience managing projects similar in size and scope to the program.
• A master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in economics, business, finance, public policy and administration, engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience providing overall project leadership, developing strategies, and directing complex project activities.
• English proficiency, supported by the candidate’s professional experience and qualifications.
• Willingness and ability to serve as a direct employee of the prime contractor.
• Ability to provide a signed Letter of Commitment confirming availability and commitment to serve throughout the BPA ordering period.
• Ability to meet the required 95% monthly availability, excluding excused absences.

Preferred Experience

• Leadership of international development, foreign assistance, or government advisory programs.
• Experience in policy and regulatory reform, private sector engagement, workforce development, or investment-support initiatives.
• Experience delivering programs in the Philippines or comparable developing countries.
• Previous experience as a Chief of Party, Program Director, Project Director, or an equivalent senior leader.
• Experience managing multiple project assignments and coordinating government, donor, and private sector stakeholders.