Deputy Chief of Party - USAID funded Urban Connect Project

WSP is currently initiating a search for Chief of Party (COP) for the upcoming USAID funded Urban Connect Project in the Philippines. Urban Connect will promote inclusive and resilient economic growth of secondary cities by (1) enhancing local economic development and (2) improving public service delivery. The COP will be based in Manila, Philippines with frequent in-country trips.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a project operations’ support system that empowers technical staff to manage their technical assistance efforts.
• Provide management support to the COP to ensure full compliance with contract requirements, USAID and WSP policies, and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Oversee the establishment of proper field policies and procedures which allow for effective administrative functions (e.g. financial management; HR; contracts and grants management; procurement; and facilities and logistical support).
• Recruit, train, and manage the Operations, Procurement, Finance and Administrative staff, and establish systems in accordance with USG and WSP policies, rules and regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience managing, in increasing roles of responsibility, finance, procurement, contracts management, logistics and/or human resource related matters for international development activities of similar dollar value.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Experience in managing donor-funded procurements and subcontracts/grants.
• Professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken English.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Donor project experience in the Philippines strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with USG financial reporting and compliance requirements and USG grant management preferred.

About WSP

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