Chief of Party, USAID/Bosnia-Herzegovina Countering Ethno-Nationalism in BiH Activity

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Position Summary:  

DT Global seeks a highly motivated and experienced individual interested in serving as Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated USAID/Bosnia-Herzegovina Countering Ethno-Nationalism in BiH Activity. The purpose of the activity is to address the issue of ethno-nationalistic divisions that are hindering the prosperous socio-economic development of the country by implementing memorialization initiatives that counterbalance one-sided narratives of the past, increasing youth’s resilience to divisive influences, and generating media and narratives that combat hateful rhetoric and promote shared values. The COP will develop the strategic vision, provide technical leadership, and lead overall program management. The COP will oversee activities, including supervision of the program field staff, ensuring appropriate activity design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation, and compliance with USAID and DT Global rules and regulations. The COP will be responsible for the representation of the program and coordination with USAID, other donors within the sector, and other programs as necessary. This position will be based in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and the successful applicant must be willing to travel to other locations in Bosnia-Herzegovina to oversee program activities and engage with communities. 

Citizens of Bosnia-Herzegovina are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. 

Please note that this position is contingent upon donor funding and the contract award to DT Global.  

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Provided overall leadership, project planning, and implementation of the program, ensuring timely and high-quality expertise and deliverables for USAID. 
• Manage and motivate a diverse team of technical and operations experts in designing, planning, and executing the program’s work plan to achieve long-term, sustainable results. 
• Serve as USAID's primary point of contact and contribute to a successful, positive relationship with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). 
• Support a team of program experts and staff to establish effective monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems and processes and ensure that the program serves as a model for adaptive management, continuous learning, and innovation. 
• Coordinate with USAID and relevant stakeholders, including partners, government and local counterparts, donors, and other USAID/USG programming in Bosnia-Herzegovina. 
• Provide management, strategic direction, and oversight to the activity’s technical, administrative, and financial performance; represent the activity at relevant conferences, working groups, and meetings with USG and non-USG stakeholders. 
• Ensure consistency and transparency in quality assurance and quality control methods for all contracted tasks and functions, and ensure their compliance with USG and DT Global rules and regulations. 
• Provide accountability for program safety and security of staff, assets, and movements in partnership with the project Risk department and 
• Maintain oversight of grant activities, including ensuring that grant-making procedures are followed. Grant-making includes appropriate grant design, implementation, management, monitoring, evaluation, and closeout. 

Education & Minimum Qualifications:  

• 10 years of progressive experience supervising complex and challenging field operations in conflict environments, fragile or transitional countries.
• Minimum three years of senior project leadership experience on USAID activities; previous experience as COP or DCOP of USAID-funded programs preferred.
• A relevant master’s degree from an accredited university, or a relevant bachelor’s degree and five additional years of management experience (a minimum of 15 years progressive experience).
• Demonstrated technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: conflict prevention/mitigation/resolution/transformation, peacebuilding, media, youth empowerment, social cohesion, civil society strengthening, and/or community development and engagement.
• Previous experience implementing programs in the region, with experience in Bosnia-Herzegovina highly desired.
• Relevant program management experience, including activity design, development, and implementation, with an international development contractor or NGO.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing programs in politically sensitive or highly fluid policy contexts, responding successfully to meet shifting client needs; and
• Professional written and verbal proficiency in English required, fluency in local language preferred. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated experience in the planning, development, and implementation of Grants Under Contract, including the utilization of in-kind, Fixed Amount Award, and Simplified grants mechanisms. 
• Experience managing functions such as security, finance, procurement, and logistics in post-conflict or transition settings. 
• Experience working on high-pressure and high-visibility activities. This includes rapid turnaround of materials, talking points, and data, and being prepared to effectively explain and advocate for the project on short notice; 
• Experience leading research and context analysis, including analyzing findings and applying the findings to small grant activities and program strategy. 
• Experience managing diverse program teams, including remotely. This should include training, mentoring, and capacity building of senior staff. 
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with local counterparts, other donor-funded projects, and parties interested in or affected by program interventions. 
• Demonstrated ability for developing and sustaining relationships with USAID counterparts and clearly elucidating program strategy and programmatic information. This should include leveraging experience and relationships to articulate responses to regular USAID requests. 
• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving, multi-tasking, and decision-making capabilities, often in difficult circumstances with imperfect information. 
• Experience overseeing monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems and processes, and using adaptive management techniques on small grants programs. 
• Experience in operational, human resources, construction, and financial management for USAID-funded projects; and 
• Ability/willingness to travel throughout Bosnia-Herzegovina to support teams on a regular basis as permitted by the security situation. 

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 (dt-global.com) 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 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.