Graduate Degree (minimum) in economics, finance, business management, international development or another relevant field
Abt Associates seeks a qualified Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID-funded project based in Sri Lanka The projects aims to strengthen government financial management functions, improve government efficiency and accountability, and boost overall trade and investment to advance the country's international competitiveness. We are looking for individuals who are committed to exceeding expectations and who strive to improve the lives of people worldwide. Position is contingent upon award
- Provides strategic direction and technical leadership to produce project results
- Serves as the project's key liaison with USAID, government counterparts, and local partners/stakeholders
- Provides leadership and technical support specifically for project staff and subcontractors
- Supervises the project's technical assistance team to ensure a focus on core results, achievements of annual work plan and targets, and timely/effective implementation
- Collaboratively creates and implements a strategic, long-term programmatic vision
- Monitors the progress and pace of project implementation, assuring that the full potential of the program is realized through the promotion of high quality work and internal control
- Directs the activities of the Security Focal Points and/or Country Risk Manager and will collaborate with the Global Security Office in the implementation and application of the Global Security Policy
- Coordinates and supervises security planning and operations to effectively support program management and the achievement of program goals
- Serves as the Chair of the Security Management Team and conducts SMT meetings once every eight weeks
- Serves as Project Lead for the Security Management Team in the following capacity
- Ensures safety and security training is provided for all staff and that appropriate equipment is issued to staff
- Ensures that safety and security awareness is provided and that standards are followed and adhered to by all Abt staff and contractors
- Fosters an environment in which all staff can comfortably discuss safety concerns
- Maintains local safety and security networks
- Performs incident management duties to ensure appropriate response and recovery