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Chief of Party

Remote:

Full Remote

Salary:

48 - 96K yearly

Work from:

Philippines

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Advanced degree or equivalent experience in fisheries, marine biology, or related fields, 15 years of relevant technical experience and 10 years in senior management, Knowledge of USAID regulations preferred, Experience in sustainable fisheries management and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsabilities:

Lead all technical, administrative, and financial management aspects of the activity
Serve as primary liaison with USAID and stakeholders for program objectives

Chemonics International http://www.chemonics.com

1001 - 5000 Employees

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Job description

Chemonics International Inc. is seeking a Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID-funded Philippine Fishery Activity (PFA). This five-year $25-$50 million program will address unsustainable fishing (i.e. overfishing and illegal, unreported, and unregulated [IUU] fishing) by supporting enhanced policy development, sustainable harvest strategies, and increased compliance with existing fisheries policies, while addressing the loss of livelihoods from unsustainable fishing practices and resource destruction.

The Project Is Anticipated To Have The Following Objectives

Expand institutional partnerships of government, communities, and the private sector
Increase compliance with science-informed policies and regulations
Increase socio-economic benefits for small-scale fishers and disadvantaged populations

The Chief of Party will lead all technical, administrative, and financial management aspects of the activity and will serve as the primary liaison with USAID and other counterparts throughout the life of the activity. This position is anticipated to be based in Manila with travel to different project sites.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership across all program objectives and direct the project’s strategic vision to achieve the program objectives, meet contractual obligations, and ensure high-quality and technically sound implementation.
Serve as the primary liaison to USAID and collaborate with national and sub-national government actors and stakeholders — including program partners, public and private sector organizations, service providers, civil society organizations, and beneficiaries — to address program objectives.
Manage project staff to ensure quality control over all project operations and performance targets, and compliance with USAID, USG, and local laws, regulations, policies and procedures as well as Chemonics policies and systems
Oversee financial management, including budgeting, tracking, and reporting, ensuring resources are used efficiently to support conservation outcomes and community development.

Qualifications

Advanced degree (preferred) or combination of bachelor’s degree and experience in fisheries, marine biology, environmental science, natural resource management, or other relevant field
A minimum of 15 years relevant technical experience and 10 years of progressive senior management experience on international donor-funded programs of similar size and scope, with strong skills in strategic planning, management, supervision, procurement, and budgeting
Knowledge of USAID regulations preferred
Experience working with counterparts at various levels of the government, private sector, and other stakeholders in sustainable and ecosystem-based fisheries management, environmental governance, natural resource management, sustainable livelihoods or other relevant programming
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with external stakeholders (e.g., government, private sector, and civil society counterparts)
Exceptional ability to ensure coherence and consistency under tight deadlines, including quality control and timelines of all deliverables
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Experience working in similar country contexts; experience in the Philippines and/or Southeast Asia region is strongly preferred, but not required
Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal

To apply: please submit your CV and a brief cover letter to the PFA Proposal Team PFArecruit@chemonics.com by January 31.

Period of performance: Period of performance is the term of the assignment.

Equal Employment Opportunity. Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.