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About the Position
Dexis Interactive Incorporated, an international development firm based in the United States, is implementing the USAID-funded Armenia Integrity Project (AIP). The purpose of the Integrity Project is to reduce opportunities for corruption and reinforce public demand for improved governance and accountability in Armenia by strengthening corruption prevention institutions and integrity systems, supporting the implementation of specific legal-regulatory measures for corruption prevention, and facilitating a collective action approach to hold local entities engaged in corruption prevention mutually accountable.
Dexis is announcing an internal hiring between AIP’s staff for the position of Deputy Chief of Party, Objective Team Lead (DCOP) to support the Chief of Party (COP) to lead implementation of AIP Project. S/he will lead and provide technical expertise in programing of anti-corruption activities, lead one of technical teams and coordinate activities of two other objective teams. Together with the COP, the DCOP will be responsible for the successful performance of the AIP program, as detailed in the project’s statement of work. The DCOP, Objective Teal Lead will report directly to the COP.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and support to the COP in managerial oversight of the AIP program, to ensure the successful implementation of project activities and the timely and high-quality reporting of those activities to USAID.
- Lead one of the technical teams, coordinate activities of two other objective teams, and ensure appropriate collaboration across all teams.
- Support the COP in daily operations of overall program implementation activities to ensure that they are on schedule and that deliverables are prepared with sufficient lead time to get necessary approvals.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with partners, clients, donors, other projects, beneficiaries and stakeholders, including Dexis Home Office.
- Assist the COP with or lead the development of high-quality key project documents, deliverables and reports and timely and complete submission. This includes but is not limited to:
- Contribute to the development and regular review of the overall project approach, strategy and implementation schedule and have an input in drafting project Annual Implementation Plans (Work Plans).
- Contribute to preparing project deliverables and reports including but not limited to weekly updates, quarterly and annual reports, the final report and any other deliverables and reports required by the AIP contract or/and requested by USAID/Armenia or the COP.
- Lead the development of success stories describing the program's impact to be included in each quarterly technical report.
- Assist the COP with preparing special reports in the event of extraordinary, time-sensitive events that need to be brought to the COR’s attention sooner than every quarter, such as analysis of draft legislation or other proposed reforms. Special reports may be requested by the COR or may be produced by the AIP exercising its own discretion and judgment.
- Demonstrate diplomacy and leadership to foster an atmosphere of teamwork productivity, creativity, fairness, equity, and innovation, and support for diversity.
- Support the COP in supervising and coordinating the work of program staff including conducting regular staff meetings to discuss project status, facilitating sharing of information among staff members, and providing guidance to direct staff member activities.
- Provide technical support to short-term consultant’s missions in Armenia.
- Report to the COP on major technical issues, related to the project and consult with the COP on making decisions related to program activities, contractors, local staff, USAID, other donor organizations, etc.
- Promote a team approach that emphasizes high-level performance, creative approaches, the achievement of personal and project goals, and a collegial approach focused on assisting one another to succeed for project staff in Armenia, and the support team members in the Dexis HO.
- When appropriate and required, serve as an acting COP.
Qualifications
- An advanced degree in a relevant discipline and at least 8 years of professional experience in managing or implementing international development activities.
- A record of successful performance in anti-corruption programming, integrity systems, institutional strengthening, or public engagement and outreach efforts by government and civil society to build public understanding of integrity issues, or legislative work and related areas.
- A demonstrated track record of establishing strong working relationships with host country governments, civil society organizations, and other donors.
- A strong record of managing or operating in multi-stakeholder settings.
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Armenian.
- Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
- Ability to work independently under minimum supervision and efficiently coordinate several ongoing tasks.
- Demonstrated management experience.
- Ability to work under pressure with a positive attitude, as a part of the Project team.
Below is the pay range aligned with this position. When creating an offer, Dexis evaluates compensation holistically, triangulating between external market research, our budget for the position, and internal equity to arrive at a figure that is fair and competitive.
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Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.
Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.
As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.
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