Work Location/s: Ecuador
Job Code: 1943
# of positions: 1
Job Brief
Ecuador
DT Global is driven by a fundamental commitment to one goal: to work in partnership with communities, governments, and the private sector to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that transform lives beyond expectations. DT Global—launched in 2019—is built on legacy companies AECOM International Development, Cardno International Development , IMC Worldwide, and Development Transformations. To fulfill its profit-for-purpose mission, DT Global is a key donor to the DT Institute (DTI) , an independent not-for-profit organization, in support of DTI’s efforts to test new ideas or expand on donor partner priorities with the aim to improve as many lives as possible.
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Position Summary :
DT Global seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated Municipal Strengthening and Service Delivery Activity in Ecuador . This 5-year , US$45-50M contract funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will improve the provision and performance of municipal water and sanitation services in Ecuador , while strengthening effective and accountable local governance over water resources and water and sanitation services . The COP will be responsible for providing overall leadership, management, and technical direction for the entire activity, ensuring an integrated vision among different components and a focus on achieving expected results defined in the contract. The COP will be based in Quito to serve as the primary point of contact for USAID, the government of Ecuador, and key civil society , private sector, and donor stakeholders, with extensive travel to municipalities throughout Ecuador to oversee activity implementation. The estimated start date for this position is in October 2023.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Serve as principal manager and representative of a large, complex USAID project, with diverse, geographically dispersed technical and operational teams.
- Provide strong leadership, project vision and planning, ensuring timely and high-quality contract deliverables for USAID.
- Complemented by a team of subject matter experts, provide technical leadership to activity implementation across municipal service delivery strengthening technical assistance in Ecuador.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for USAID, building and maintaining strong working relationships with key stakeholders within the Ecuador Mission, as well as within and between municipal government s , civil society and the private sector , the government of Ecuador , and other development partners within the activity’s ecosystem of actors.
- Hold ultimate responsibility for both the technical quality of the project and its effective financial and operational management.
Education & Minimum Qualifications :
- Experience leading complex teams of technical and operational managers and substantive experience managing and supporting large, complex multi-million-dollar USAID programs in Latin America required .
- M unicipal water and sanitation governance or service delivery technical experience required . Expertise in municipal water utilities encompassing distribution, reliability, resilience, and performance management preferred .
- Expertise in service provider performance improvement and service delivery financing in Latin America desirable , including PPPs and market-based financing, capital investment planning, and transaction advisory services.
- Ability to lead complex engagement s with civil society, citizens, the private sector, and municipal governments to improve communication, data, collaboration, and coordination.
- Experience supporting and coordinating national, provincial, and municipal intragovernmental policies and processes related to service delivery planning, funding, and provisioning.
- Experience partnering with municipal governments to improve service delivery and revenue management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and professional fluency in Spanish required .
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 manner 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.
