Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)

Chemonics International seeks a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded project in the Lower Mekong sub-region to strengthen the skills of 20,000 current and future workers in science, technology, engineering, math, accounting, and tourism (STEM+AT) sectors. Working with vocational training centers and higher education institutions in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar, this project will enhance ASEAN’s ability to improve economic integration and global competitiveness through human resource development and access to quality education. 

The DCOP will reside in Bangkok, Thailand and provide leadership and support of the day-to-day operations and technical implementation of the project. The DCOP will be responsible for managing performance of teams across five countries in the Lower Mekong region. The DCOP must possess the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. Advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum five years’ experience in managing project operations similar to regional focus and complexity of this project.
  • Minimum five years of contract management experience with a central focus on management, activity, design, development and implementation; establishing systems and overseeing project start-up under limited time constraints as well as close-out; hiring, training, and supervision of local personnel; and financial management, including budgeting, reporting, and accounting of finances and procurement.
  • Proven experience in managing M&E plans, progress reports, and communications.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing trainings and events.
  • Proven experience working with the private sector in a development context.
  • Experience in ASEAN member countries and proven ability to manage teams with different cultural backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated technical knowledge in the challenges facing education and/or training delivery in one or more of the STEM+AT fields desirable.
  • Strong written and oral communications skills in English.

Application Instructions: Send electronic submissions to [email protected]. Please include an updated CV and note the job title in the email subject line. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Finalists will be contacted. No telephone inquiries, please.

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
Chemonics International
Location: 
Bangkok, Thailand
Application Deadline: 
Mon, 2014-03-03