Chief of Party (COP) - USAID funded Strengthening Democratic Governance (SDG)

WSP is currently initiating a search for Chief of Party (COP) for the upcoming USAID funded Strengthening Democratic Governance (SDG) IDIQ in Honduras. SDG will work toward achieving three objectives: (1) Effective governance capacity, transparency and citizen-responsiveness of Government of Honduras (GOH) institutions improved; (2) GOH oversight and accountability capacity enhanced to combat corruption and ensure the proper use of public funds; and (3) Civil society, media and citizens (including youth) empowered to combat corruption, hold the government to account, participate in governance reform, and advance a culture of integrity. The COP will be based in Tegucigalpa, Honduras with frequent in-country trips.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead coordination with USAID/Honduras, USAID implementing partners and other key stakeholders on a regular basis
• Provide strategic vision and overall leadership, and ensure the provision of timely, relevant, high- quality work from both long-term staff and incoming short-term consultants.
• Serve as principal liaison with Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer Representatives (COR and ACOR), GOH counterparts, USAID implementing partners, and other donors.
• Ensure objective activities are integrated and fully leveraged so the project meets/exceeds expected results. Build synergies among the different activities, and pursue areas of cooperation with key counterparts, other donors, and partner institutions.
• Oversee the drafting and completion of required project reports and deliverables, such as quarterly reports, work plans and technical reports, ensuring their quality and timely submission.

Required Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in social sciences, international development, political science, public administration, business administration, or another relevant field.
• A minimum of 10 years' professional experience in development at a senior program management level, including direct supervision of professional and support staff.
• At least 5 years' developing country work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively with national and sub-national governments and entities in developing contexts, and in managing complex activities involving coordination with multiple partner institutions.
• Experience in delivering all or some of the substantive activities anticipated to be the focus of the project SOW such as: governance, public financial management, anti-corruption, citizen engagement, civil society, media, accountability, and transparency.
• Proven exceptional leadership in the design, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of comparable donor-supported programs, with skills in high level strategic visioning and leadership.
• Strong communication skills, including interpersonal and in written and oral English and Spanish.
• 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.
• This position is contingent upon WSP being selected for a contract or program we are currently pursuing.
• This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Donor project experience in Honduras strongly preferred.

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