Chief of Party, USAID Ukraine Private Sector Support (PSS) Activity

Introduction:

DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives.

Position Summary:

DT Global seeks a highly motivated and experienced individual interested in serving as Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated USAID Ukraine Private Sector Support (PSS) Activity. This is expected to be a five-year project based in Kyiv, Ukraine. The purpose of PSS is to serve as USAID/Ukraine’s flagship trade and competitiveness project, and will work to foster a better business enabling environment, provide support for competitive industries and firms, boost job creation, and increase exports.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as principal manager and representative of a large, complex USAID project, with a diverse technical and operational team.
• Provide strong leadership, project vision and planning, ensuring timely and high-quality contract deliverables for USAID.
• Complemented by a strong team of subject matter experts, provide technical leadership to implementation in one or more of the following areas of expertise: private sector engagement, economy development, firm-level competitiveness, access to markets, access to finance, business-enabling environment, and/or workforce development.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for USAID, building and maintaining strong working relationships with key stakeholders within USAID, implementing partners, the private sector, national governments, and other development partners within the activity’s diverse ecosystem of actors.
• Hold ultimate responsibility for both the technical quality of the project as well as for its effective financial and operational management leading high-capacity functional and technical teams towards the achievement of activity goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field of study, such as economics, finance, business administration, government, or another related field is required. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and three additional years of relevant experience is acceptable.
• At least ten years of professional technical experience related to the successful implementation of large and complex development initiatives in one or more of the following areas: economic growth, business-enabling environment, workforce development, access to finance, and trade competitiveness/access to markets is required.
• Proven leadership in the management of similarly sized international donor support programs with skills in strategic planning, management, supervision, and budgeting is required. USAID experience is strongly preferred.
• Current and proven experience working with senior government officials, private sector leaders, and other stakeholders in other relevant development sectors is required.

• Demonstrated skills in building, mobilizing, and leading multi-disciplinary teams are required.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written, is required.
• Relevant work experience in Ukraine or Eastern Europe is preferred. 

Core Competencies:

TEAMWORK: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.  

COMMUNICATION: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.  

ADAPTABILITY: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.  

CUSTOMER/CLIENT FOCUSED: Anticipates, monitors and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.  

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.  

PROFESSIONALISM: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal. 

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DT Global, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or national origin. DT Global, LLC prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.