Deputy Chief of Party of Operations

hace 4 semanas


Bogotá, Colombia Tetra Tech A tiempo completo

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government to large bilateral and multilateral donors. For more information, please visit our website at .

Proposal Summary:
MSI is pursuing the anticipated follow-on to the USAID/Colombia Responsive Governance (RG) activity. Working in close coordination with USAID/Colombia, the activity aims to enhance good governance, public financial management, and effective public service delivery in conflicted-affected municipalities.

Position Summary:
The Deputy Chief of Party-Operations (DCOP-Ops), under the overall direction of the Chief of Party (COP), will oversee and manage operations for the project and will supervise and/or work in close collaboration with human resources, operations, finance, logistics, security, and procurement staff ensuring these functions align with and fully support programmatic priorities and objectives. The ideal candidate will support the COP and technical leadership to ensure that project activities are responsive to the Colombian context and to USAID objectives for the project. The DCOP-OPS will report directly to the COP. This will be a full-time position based in Bogota, Colombia. This position is contingent upon award.

Please note: Colombian citizens are highly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all project operations, including grants, finance, budgeting, property, logistics, procurement, and general office administration.
  • Supervise the daily financial operations of the contract, including cash flow management; timesheet recording; reporting to USAID on the financial aspects of the project; and daily monitoring of obligations, budgets, and expenditures.
  • Ensure that contract implementation is in accordance with USAID and MSI regulations and procedures, including monitoring contract compliance and procedures and assuring fair and good practice standards.
  • Oversee grants, sub-contracts, and commodity procurement in line with USAID regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant/applicable local laws and regulations.
  • Contribute to planning, monitoring, and reporting as directed, while staying apprised of the evolution of the local political, legal, and economic situation.
  • Provide capacity building and/or training to supervisees as necessary.
  • Have a good grasp of the project’s technical and programmatic elements and be prepared to support the COP and other staff in activity development aspects of the project.

Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s or higher is required, preferably in international relations, business administration, finance, or other relevant fields.
  • Seven (7) years of experience in management roles in USAID or other donor funded international projects that include operations management, strategic planning, project management, resource management, compliance, finance and budgeting.
  • Minimum three (3) years of supervisory management experience is required.
  • Experience overseeing procurements and service contracts in compliance with donor regulations, with knowledge of USAID regulations as it relates to human resources, financial management and reporting, procurement processes, and grants management.
  • Experience managing subcontracts, grants pools, grants under contract (GUC), and consultants is required.
  • Knowledge of the local context as it pertains to laws, tax code, labor code and other local requirements for smooth contract and project implementation in Colombia.
  • Prior experience in Colombia is preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal, supervision, and written/oral communication skills.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish required.

At MSI Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. MSI Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols.

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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