Deadline: 6 August 2021
Chemonics is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Operations Director in Costa Rica.
The mission of Chemonics is to promote meaningful change around the world to help people live healthier, more productive, and more independent lives.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Operations Director will perform the following functions-
- Support the chief of party in providing leadership on the management and operations of the activity and ensure successful achievement of results as defined in the award.
- Supervise day-to-day field presence in the areas of operation (including the project’s facilities such as office space, equipment, and project vehicles), administration, logistics, procurement, subcontract management, grants administration, budgeting and financial accounting, and IT and information security.
- Oversee and monitor the development and implementation of the grants program, including training and institutional capacity building of grantees.
- Ensure project compliance with all contractual and administrative requirements, with support from home office and operations/finance teams, in coordination with USAID/BHA Regional Office.
- Identify and mitigate risks to the project, Chemonics, and client.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicant must have:
- Advanced Degree in international development or a related field.
- Minimum 7 year’s relevant project management and program coordination experience, preferably in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Experience working in disaster management and response programming highly desired.
- Experience working with USAID/BHA highly desired.
- Experience implementing projects with gender and protection considerations, ensuring program outcomes meet the needs of women and girls and other vulnerable groups (i.e., indigenous people, individuals from LGBTI communities, and individuals with disabilities)
- Demonstrate capacity in grants under contract, finance, procurement, and human resources and experience overseeing these areas.
- Strong interpersonal skills with proven experience facilitating communications and coordinating with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.
- Demonstrate capacity to manage regional teams and subcontractors on complex donor-funded programs of at least $10 million dollars.
- Ability to liaise and navigate effectively with government agencies, host-country government officials, universities, private sector stakeholders, and other donors.
- Fluency in Spanish and English required.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit applications through online process.
For more information, visit Chemonics.
