Chief of Party

Democracy International (DI) is seeking to hire a Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated five-year Engagement with Voters for Equitable Representation Activity (EVER) in Libya funded by USAID. The purpose of the planned activity is to improve the institutional capacity of the High National Election Commission and Libyan civil society to engage with Libyan communities across the country to engage in political processes at the national and subnational levels. The activity will take a comprehensive approach to promote credible elections and continue to build a culture of democratic engagement through a multifaceted approach that involves capacity building, stakeholder engagement, legal and regulatory improvements, and inclusivity measures, thereby fostering a conducive environment for credible and fair elections.

The COP will lead programmatic, operational, and administrative activities of the activity and will report to DI’s Director of Program Management. The COP will be responsible for developing a strong vision and implementation of the program with an evidence-based approach, integrating innovative strategies, and delivering on all objectives of the project. They will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of all staff. They will also provide mentorship and training, as needed, for all staff. The successful candidate must have significant international program management experience in Libya or other countries with similar settings. They will serve as the primary point of contact between USAID and the DI program.

This will be a full-time position may based in Tripoli or Tunir, Libya depending on the security situation and project’s needs, and will be contingent on award and funding.

Essential Job Duties:

The position’s responsibilities will include:

Programmatic

Provide technical and strategic leadership on all program activities, including matters of budget, compliance, and reporting;
Develop regular reports and ongoing activity monitoring consistent with the requirements of DI’s cooperative agreement with USAID and with internal reporting requirements;
Manage the preparation and presentation of all work plans, MEL plans, and reports;
Collaborate with USAID staff to achieve all program goals;
Serve as technical lead in designing, implementing, and overseeing the aspects of the activity;
Represent DI externally at meetings, workshops, and other events;
Act as a key liaison with the host country government and USAID offices in Libya and Washington, DC, in the areas of oversight, reporting, and compliance;
Manage a diverse team of project staff throughout Libya; and
Provide technical assistance, as needed, to program partners, grantees, and beneficiaries.

Administrative

Continue to build and lead DI’s dynamic local team;
Approve expenditures and other financial transactions in accordance with DI and USAID policies and practices;
Liaise regularly with USAID, local staff and partners, STTAs, and DI’s home office to ensure that deadlines are met and high-quality deliverables are completed and submitted in a timely manner; and
Manage relationships with local partners and government, civil society representatives and international donor representatives.

Secondary Job Duties:

Contribute to ongoing Democracy International business development efforts, in Libya and around the world.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree or higher in international development, political science, management, or other relevant field;
10 years of exceptional experience leading donor-supported development programs of similar size and complexity, including elections technical assistance, civic participation, civil society strengthening, policy advocacy, and/or governance;
Minimum of 5 years of experience with USAID compliance and reporting requirements as well as a thorough understanding of the USAID regulatory environment;
Proven success and exceptional leadership in the design, management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of similar-sized USAID and other international donor-supported programs, with skills in strategic planning, management, supervision, and budgeting, and preferably experience in managing complex activities involving coordination with multiple program partner institutions;
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders including private sector, public agencies, companies, CSOs, and other development partners;
Demonstrated financial, human resources, procurement, and administration competences;
Fluency in speaking and writing in English and Arabic and exceptional presentation and communication skills; and
In-depth familiarity with, understanding of, and ability to successfully navigate within the Libyan context.
This position is open to both expatriates and Libyan citizens.

Reporting:

This position reports to Director of Program Management.
Direct reports may include DI Libya Team.

Application Process:

Interested applicants MUST submit a cover letter and CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. DI will only contact candidates of interest.

About the Organization:

DI provides technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. State Department and other development partners. Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 80+ countries.

DI welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for DI employees. DI makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, or reproductive health decision making. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at DI. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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