Chief of Party - Syria Economic Enabling Environment

• Prepare strategic plans, annual and quarterly work plans, and overall management of the program in line with USAID guidelines
• Lead start up activities including offices establishment and team recruitment
• Ensure technical compliance with the agreement/contract with USAID and timely delivery of project activities
• Oversee the performance of project staff including Blumont’s and those of the partners/sub-awardees
• Ensure proper financial management, procurement, human resources and logistics management in compliance with Blumont’s policies
• Support the development of strong M&E mechanisms and efficient systems to feed M&E data into decision-making to ensure high quality implementation
• Support a rigorous approach to learning and adaptation, in consultation with USAID
• Establish effective communication and coordination with personnel from the government in order to implement interventions and incorporate country-wide priorities
• Create a positive working environment for all staff and ensure fair professional growth and training opportunities for team members
• Represent Blumont and the project before USAID and in coordination meetings with national institutions and international donors
• Work with the project’s security focal person and Blumont’s regional security focal person to develop and maintain systems that promote the safety and security of all team members
• Support identification of growth opportunities in the region.

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, or a comparable degree is required. Master’s Degree or higher preferred in economics, international development, business administration, or a related field is highly desirable
• At least 10 years of experience in international development, including experience and/or knowledge in designing and managing multi-million-dollar development projects
• At least 5-8 years of experience as a COP or senior field management experience such as project Director, Regional Director or Country Director Roles
• Demonstrated experience in professional interaction with senior U.S. and foreign government officials
• Strong experience in managing a similar project in a conflict/post-conflict environment, primarily remotely
• Demonstrated capacity to manage large complex programs (including subcontracts, remote offices and satellite offices) in a multi-cultural environment. Experience working in Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Turkey or the Middle East preferred
• Ability to coordinate and communicate among implementing partners, the USG, coalition partners, other donors, and Syrian stakeholders
• Strong understanding of the Syrian context highly preferred
• Fluency in written and spoken English required and knowledge of Levantine Arabic is strongly preferred.
• Locals and host country nationals including Syrian, Iraqi, and Jordanian Nationals are encouraged to apply.

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