Job Overview

Position: Deputy Chief of Party, Engagement with Voters for Equitable Representation – Libya

Location:

Tripoli, Libya

Job Id: 848

# of Openings: 1

Deputy Chief of Party

Democracy International (DI) is seeking to hire a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the anticipated five-year Engagement with Voters for Equitable Representation Activity (EVER) in Libya funded by USAID. The goal of the activity is to improve the effectiveness of key Libyan institutions and build the capacity of a diverse set of Libyan actors to advance the democratic political transition, including national and local elections, and support a stronger more inclusive democratic culture in Libya. The Activity will 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. For more information, please read the solicitation on: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/353858.

The DCOP will work closely with the Chief of Party (COP) in overseeing program operations and will have strong written and oral communication skills as well as operational, implementation experience. The incumbent will assume technical direction and oversight of the civic participation grants component of the program. S/he will be expected to interact regularly with project and Mission staff, as well as with government and civil society partners and all other stakeholders to the program. The successful candidate must be a development professional with significant international program management experience, preferably in Libya or other countries with similar settings.

This will be a full-time position based in Tripoli, Libya and will be contingent on award and funding. This position is open to both Libya citizens and Expatriates.

Essential Job Duties:

The position’s responsibilities will include:

Ensure effective field coordination;
Provide guidance and coordinate support to the programmatic teams and sub-grantees, including identifying and promoting clear communications on issues of programmatic and budget management activities, compliance, monitoring and evaluation, and documentation;
Supervise a team of finance, grants, operations and administrative professionals; provide capacity building and mentoring when necessary, and ensure effective implementation of administrative and financial procedures compliant with DI and USAID policies;
Oversee financial tracking systems and coordinate and monitor project budgets to ensure all expenditures are in compliance with DI and donor regulations and within the scope of the program’s long-term budget;
Ensure that timely cash flow analyses and projections are provided and accurate for internal management purposes and to the donor, as needed;
Review and oversee administrative, procurement, and financial management procedures and recommend improvements as needed;
Oversee staff capacity-building across the program and provide evaluation and workforce management to ensure their continued growth;
Develop regular reports and ongoing activity monitoring consistent with the requirements of DI’s contract with USAID and with internal reporting requirements;
Provide technical advice and support to build capacity of local organizations on specific activities;
Work in collaboration with internal project teams supporting good governance and civic engagement in Libya; and
Serve as a secondary liaison for finance and administration with USAID and serve in an acting capacity in the absence of the COP.

Secondary Job Duties:

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

Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in social sciences, community development, communications, business, international development, and/or other related fields;
At least eight (8) years of experience working in the engagement of civil society and elections and political processes;
Demonstrated experience developing systems to identify potential partners, evaluation of capacity of partners, and managing grants (in-kind and cash) with local partners, training development and other technical areas related to the objectives of this activity;
References for the last five years of work experience are required and will be verified;
Demonstrate professional capacity in written English and experience presenting to a variety of audiences (national and international);
Professional proficiency in Arabic is required;
Knowledge of the Middle East Region and North Africa is a plus;
Libyan national strongly preferred.

Reporting:

This position reports to the Chief of Party.
Direct reports may include the 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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