Country: Thailand
Closing date: 31 Jan 2017
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Chief of Party, Bangkok, Thailand
Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International will be recruiting applicants for the position of Chief of Party within its Environment Group. The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.
GENERAL:
Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.
APPLICATIONS:
Applicants should go to the “Jobs” link at www.winrock.org and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing “Chief of Party - Bangkok” by January 31, 2017. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so interested applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the deadline.
Winrock would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted.
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POSITION TITLE: Chief of Party (COP)
LOCATION: Bangkok, Thailand
DEPARTMENT: Environment
REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Environment
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
Winrock is seeking Chief of Party candidates for an anticipated regional USAID-funded program to support developing countries in Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam) to achieve sustainable landscapes related climate change goals. The program will catalyze private sector finance to scale up and drive investment in profitable, low emission business models in agriculture, forestry and other land use sectors. The COP will provide overall leadership and direction for development of regional and country levels strategies to engage a variety of actors, including financial institutions, investors, private sector companies and associations, government policy makers, and smallholder producers and enterprises.
Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide overall technical leadership and administrative oversight in order to achieve the results of the program, including supervising the technical, investment management, and finance aspects of the program.
Oversee and be responsible for financial and administrative aspects of the program including managing the budget.
Provide supervision, support, and direction to long- and short-term staff.
Monitor program indicators and achievement against targets, evaluate program outcomes and challenges, and adapt technical and management strategies to meet or exceed results and objectives and achieve deliverables.
Ensure that program approaches are inclusive and that women and marginalized groups are active participants and beneficiaries.
Prepare annual work plans and progress reports, and monitor the implementation of planned components and interventions.
Interact directly and on a regular basis with USAID and other key partners and stakeholders including government, agribusinesses, banks, and other financial institutions.
Participate in regular field visits to the project areas to assure project progress towards activity objectives and goals.
Coordinate and communicate on a regular basis with Winrock’s Home Office.
Manage relationships with other USAID implementing partners and donor projects.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide leadership to effectively integrate strategies, approaches, and partnerships at the regional level.
Build collaborative relationships and partnerships with potential to sustain and scale up low emission land use investments.
Represent Winrock at meetings and events as required.
Provide oversight for program systems and procedures, ensuring successful operational management, and compliance with established Winrock accounting principles and USAID regulations.
Manage sub-contracts to ensure high quality, timely deliverables.
Prepare and submit quarterly reports on progress of activities and achievement of program results to USAID.
QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:
Minimum 10 years’ experience working with banks, impact investors, or private sector on finance, public-private partnerships or other investments in agriculture, forestry, or aquaculture.
Minimum 10 years’ progressively responsible supervisory work experience managing complex international development programs of similar size and scope, including direct supervision of professional and support staff required.
Proven record of leveraging private sector investment and achieving development impact in similar projects focusing on natural resource and/or agriculture development, private sector development, and related fields.
Experience working in commodities and agricultural supply chains in SE Asia strongly preferred.
COP or Program Director experience on USAID-funded climate change, sustainable landscapes, or environmental investment projects is strongly preferred.
Experience must demonstrate the ability to effectively manage a large team
Technical and managerial experience in Southeast Asia is required.
Education:
Advanced degree in finance, business, environment, natural resource management, resource economics, agriculture, or related international development field.
Experience, Skills & Knowledge:
Experience in Southeast Asia, especially in Cambodia, Philippines, Indonesia, and/or Vietnam
Technical knowledge of agriculture, finance, natural resources, climate change, environmental policy, agribusiness value chains, public-private partnerships in developing countries.
Knowledge of ESG standards for agricultural and natural resource value chains.
Knowledge of USAID policies and procedures as related to project management
Excellent management, communication, and organization skills are required.
Must have the ability to build coalitions and networks that can provide synergies and sustainable solutions for low emissions development.
Must be comfortable in high-level representational and networking role as well as interacting with local stakeholders and beneficiaries.
Other:
Fluency in English and strong written English is required.
How to apply:
Applicants should go to the “Jobs” link at www.winrock.org and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing “Chief of Party - Bangkok” by January 31, 2017. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so interested applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the deadline.