CHIEF OF PARTY (SENIOR ADVISOR) ALBANIA OR BOSNIA

The Urban Institute seeks experienced development professionals to serve as long-term Chiefs of Party or Residents Advisors on USAID local governance, decentralization and/or local economic development projects. Projects are likely to focus on the development and implementation of national-level decentralization policy, strengthening local government administrations, including financial and human resource management, empowering local councils, supporting civic engagement in local governance, building capacity in urban planning, improving service delivery, and promoting local economic development. Projects will be executed through a mix of technical assistance, training, and grants to local governments, non-governmental organizations, and civil society organizations. Positions will be based in Albania and Bosnia, respectively, with extensive in-country travel expected. All positions are contingent upon project award. Responsibilities: Chiefs of Party/ Resident Advisors will implement project objectives collaboratively through the development and implementation of work plans, the quality control of project activities and deliverables, and the preparation of all interim and final reports to the client. Chiefs of Party will be responsible for overall project management and administration, including, financial management, the hiring of local staff, and the meeting of performance targets and reporting requirements of both USAID and country counterparts. They will also be responsible for ensuring that all project activities are undertaken in compliance with local law, USAID requirements, and UI policies. Other Resident Advisors will be responsible for implementing specific parts of a work plan, which may involve supervising staff, providing technical expertise, monitoring outcomes and preparing reports. QUALIFICATIONS: At least seven years of experience in international development, preferably with a majority of this experience overseas, managing USAID- funded local government projects. Technical expertise and experience in working with local governments and civil society organizations in at least three of the following technical areas highly desirable: decentralization, local economic development, urban planning, civic participation, conflict mitigation, and performance management. Specific skills needed include leadership, oversight, and management of project technical assistance, including development and implementation of work plans; organizing and supervising the work of project personnel; overseeing and managing the production of deliverables conforming to donor requirements and deadlines, and the achievement of other specified project technical requirements. Experience in facilitating capacity building for multiple stakeholders and in ensuring compliance with local law, USAID requirements, and internal policies related to the project also key. The COP/Resident Advisor must be a team player with the ability to motivate and guide diverse expatriate senior technical as well as local staff, in achieving program objectives. Language requirements: Fluency in English required; ability to speak Albanian, Russian, Romanian, and/or Serbian, Bosnian, Croatian a plus. Education requirement: Graduate degree in relevant field. Post: Positions will be based overseas, with extensive in-country travel expected. All positions are contingent upon project award. TO APPLY: please go to our website: https://jobs- urban.icims.com/jobs/1676/job