The Development Innovations Group, a CRDF Global company, is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for a forthcoming USAID-funded program to support the Government of the Philippines’ water security goals.
The Deputy Chief of Party, a Filipino citizen with outstanding program management skills, will be based in the Philippines and will support the Chief of Party in managing the financial and administrative aspects of the program. S/he will ensure adherence to the COP’s technical direction, build strong relationships with local partners, and adapt program activities to maximize results. S/he will have in-depth knowledge of one of these technical areas in the Philippines: best practices in improving water service provider performance for increased WASH access at the household level; build back better water systems; WASH data management, planning, capacity building, financing, and incentives, to improve institutional processes at the subnational level; and/or best practices and achievements thus far in reducing water sector fragmentation in the Philippines.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Chief of the Party in overall program implementation by providing technical and/or operational leadership;
- Act on behalf of the COP as needed and serve as a second point of contact for USAID and governmental stakeholders;
- Support the COP in managing the financial and administrative aspects of the program;
- Contribute to the COP’s timely submission of deliverables to USAID;
- Ensure compliance with the Philippines’ national and local rules, regulations, and policies regarding contracts, grants, procurements, and financial management, fostering transparency and accountability;
- Help the COP build and strengthen relationships with regional and partner organizations in accordance with Localization at USAID: The Vision and Approach, and coordinate with other stakeholders to maximize coherence of efforts;
- Track and keep the COP fully apprised of performance and collaborate with MEL staff to adapt program implementation based on evidence, while ensuring that the COP’s proposed solutions are implemented; and
- Coordinate with Talent Management to support team members.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree and seven years of relevant, progressively responsible experience;
• Proven track record of implementing and/or managing programs focusing on water supply and sanitation and/or natural resource management;
• Possesses a combination of technical familiarity and management skills that spans the
subject areas covered by the program and in-depth knowledge in one of these areas: best practices in improving water service provider performance for increased household level WASH access; build back better water systems; WASH data management, planning, capacity building, financing, and incentives, to improve institutional processes at the subnational level; and/or best practices in reducing water sector fragmentation in the Philippines.
• Has the requisite experience to a) build on past projects and achievements in the WASH sector in the Philippines; b) effectively backstop and reinforce the other long and short-term specialists and b) ensure that the program focuses on achieving results;
• Possesses superior program management skills to manage the day-to-day operations of the program and report directly to USAID as needed; and
• A Filipino citizen
Interested candidates must submit application to rvillanueva@crdfglobal.org (include your cover letter and CV) by November 30th, 2024.
*Position contingent upon successful award and USAID approval of the candidate.
*Development Innovations Group (DIG) is a wholly owned subsidiary of CRDF Global.
CRDF Global/ DIG is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, age, or disabled status.
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