Deputy Chief of Party

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview:

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will work closely with and report to the Chief of Party (COP) to provide technical oversight for the Program. The DCOP will directly oversee the program directions for Human Resources and Finance and Operations.

The DCOP will work closely with the COP, providing sound management in all operational aspects in compliance with USG and Olgoonik policies and procedures. The DCOP will support the COP to develop a strong vision and implementation of the program integrating innovative strategies and delivering on all project objectives. DCOPwill support the COP in all technical, operational, and management aspects of the project and ensure that all appropriate reporting requirements are met.

The DCOP will lead the development of the program annual work plans, annual and quarterly reports, and other requests that may come from USAID. The DCOP is responsible for ensuring the final reports are accurate, well-written, meeting contractual requirements and USAID COR/ACOR expectations.

The DCOP will ensure all actions and interventions adhere to Olgoonik and USAID regulations and align with global best practices. The DCOP will also keep the COP regularly informed on all matters related to the program, and assist the COP in meeting various technical, governmental, company, and USAID deliverables as requested.

The DCOP will be acting as COP in the COP's absence. Olgoonik's DCOP will have a good understanding of the technical aspects of the program and be prepared to step in as needed to support the COP while staying apprised of the local context and how to adaptively manage program operations.

The COP and DCOP (as needed) will meet periodically with the COR to assure a fully informed cooperation and coordination strategy.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Working under the supervision of the COP, the DCOP will provide technical and managerial oversight for the execution of the program, including the development and implementation of annual work plans, quarterly and annual reports, and other requests that may come in from USAID.
• Drafting, editing, and making material contributions to program documents, including but not limited to weekly reports, quarterly and PowerPoint presentations, annual reports, studies, papers, survey instruments, and other operational and related documentation.
• Maintaining rigorous focus on the achievement of the Program Key Performance Indicators.
• Managing the implementation and coordination of all on-site and offsite events.
• Representing the program in meetings with USAID and private and public sector stakeholders as requested by the COP.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the COP on an ad hoc basis.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise the work of the directions of Human Resources and Finance and Operations to ensure that the program consistently ensures the compliance of Olgoonik, USAID and the Guatemalan relevant regulations, as well as highest ethical standards.
• Emphasizes the importance of communication and teamwork, adheres to Olgoonik and USAID technical guidance, and directly contributes to the accomplishment of the program contractual deliverables.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, international cooperation for development, Social Sciences, or related fields, from an accredited university. A master's degree will be considered as an advantage.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience with progressively increasing responsibility working on development programs in a developing country context (Central America and the Caribbean)
• A minimum of 3 years of previous experience as a Deputy Program Director, Deputy Head or Lead departmental role for a program or activity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Working knowledge of managing program resources, project planning, analysis, design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite products including Word, Excel, Access and E-mail business software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Guatemalan Citizen or Third Country National with Guatemalan residence or citizenship is preferred.

Security Clearance:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.

Travel:

• Some travel both domestically and internationally is required based on business demands.

Work Environment:

General office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.