Chief of Party (COP), USAID Advancing Digital Democracy (ADD), Washington, D.C.

Chief of Party (COP), USAID Advancing Digital Democracy (ADD), Washington, D.C.

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients.

Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability;

education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world and works domestically.

We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government to large bilateral and multilateral donors.

Proposal Summary :

If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.

MSI is pursuing the USAID Advancing Digital Democracy program. The purpose of this activity is to foster open, secure, and inclusive digital democracies in which data-driven technologies advance, rather than undermine, democratic values and respect for human rights.

The program will provide support for partner-country stakeholders to spur rights-respecting digital innovation while addressing potential adverse impacts of technology and data across the digital ecosystem.

• Objective 1 : Governments implement legal and regulatory frameworks related to technology data and information that align with their international human rights and democratic commitments.
• Objective 2 : Respect for human rights and democratic values are embedded in the development and design of digital technology and data management.
• Objective 3 : Civil Society and citizens more effectively engage in democracy and human rights issues involving technology.
• Cross Cutting Objectives : Engagement between diverse stakeholders and sectors is fostered and self-sustained.

Position Summary :

The Chief of Party (COP) will provide strategic direction and leadership for the activity. The COP will create and manage a dynamic team of technical experts to support and promote USAID’s digital strategy.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supporting digital technology initiatives to improve democratic practices and accountability worldwide.

Responsibilities :

• Create and manage a dynamic team of technical experts to implement USAID’s Digital Strategy.
• Work with multiple local stakeholders to build relationships and push democratic practices through digital technology and tools.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with USAID.
• Manage the project budget, including expenditures and allocation of funds.
• Ensure timely delivery of program inputs, deliverables, and reports.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience managing development activities, or a Master’s degree and / or a Ph.

D. with twelve (12) years of experience.

• Proven experience building and managing dynamic teams.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships across technical sectors.
• Experience in one or more technology industries.
• Ability to travel globally.

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MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion.

Reasonable Accommodations :

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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