Chemonics seeks a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the anticipated USAID Sri Lanka Economic Modernization Activity. The Program will provide support to Government of Sri Lanka and other relevant partners to create favorable conditions to facilitate the establishment and growth of businesses in Sri Lanka and increase total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The Program will also provide support to SMEs for enhanced export competitiveness and growth.

The DCOP will support the Chief of Party in providing leadership in the management and technical implementation of the program and ensure successful achievement of results as defined in the award. S/he will be responsible for all operations including but not limited to administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting, finance, and property.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Assist the Chief of Party in all aspects of project implementation, including leadership, technical direction, and management oversight for project activities and results.
• Manage day-to-day technical activities, ensuring that results are achieved on schedule and in line with USAID expectations.
• Maintain frequent communication with and be the primary technical contact for government officials and counterparts.
• Assist in the preparation of all required USAID reports and deliverables including monthly activity plans, annual work plans, and all periodic project progress reports.
• Serve as acting Chief of Party when the Chief of Party is on leave or away from post.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, international trade, economics, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in leading international donor-supported programs (implementation, logistics, budgeting, staffing) preferably those funded by USAID and in Asia.
• Experience in export diversification, agricultural market systems, private sector investment, and other relevant fields.
• Demonstrated experience in managing international development programs including experience managing agriculture and trade projects in a context similar to Sri Lanka.
• Extensive experience working with host government officials and participating in key counterpart, donor, and USAID coordination meetings.
• Strong leadership, administrative, management, presentation, reporting, and communication skills and ability to implement projects with diverse subject matter.
• Proven training and facilitation skills
• Fluency speaking, reading, and writing in English and Sinhala or Tamil.

Please note that the position is contingent upon USAID funding and award of the contract to Chemonics International.

Application Instructions:

Please send an email with your CV with “Deputy Chief of Party – SLEMA” in the subject line to SLEMArecruit@chemonics.com by December 30th, 2023. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

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