Colombia: Amazon Forests and Biodiversity Activity

May 16, 2020 | DT Global
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Project Overview

DT Global is recruiting for an anticipated USAID project in Colombia entitled Amazon Forests and Biodiversity Activity. The purpose of this activity is (1) improve the effectiveness of environmental crime prevention and prosecution and (2) improve the effectiveness of forest conservation and management. This is an integrated activity designed to contribute to Colombian development by strengthening social cohesion, responsive governance, and environmentally sustainable economic development.

Job Descriptions

Chief of Party will have overall responsibility and technical oversight for ensuring that all work provided under the contract is technically sound, appropriate, and responsive to the requirements of the contract, and for managing and supervising the work of all project personnel. The COP will serve as the primary point of contact with USAID/Colombia with regard to day-to-day implementation and management matters relating to the award. S/he will provide strategic vision and will manage relationships with high level GOC and USG counterparts as well as private sector representatives. The COP must possess the intellectual, communications, leadership, and managerial skills necessary to develop, articulate and implement a strategic vision for the program, and must be based in Colombia for the duration of the project:

• A Master’s degree in relevant discipline is required (natural resources management or related science, conservation, environmental policy, or other related fields).
• A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience and expertise to successfully achieve meaningful and sustainable results working in one or more of the following technical disciplines: environmental crimes investigation, enforcement, and/or prosecution; civic engagement in environmental governance; forest conservation and land management and administration; sustainable economic incentives for conservation; CSO and community participation and private sector engagement.
• At least 5 years of experience managing complex development programs and multi-disciplinary teams in Colombia and/or the Latin America Region, preferably as Chief of Party for a USAID-funded project.

• Previous experience in developing collaborative working relationships with counterparts and other Contractors; preferred experience working with GOC and/or international organizations and donors. This also entails: monitoring, evaluating and documenting progress toward meeting project objectives; evaluating sub-contractor and grantee activities through consultative meetings, site visits and reporting requirements; working out solutions to keep activities on track; and providing overall guidance and direction focusing the Activity team on achieving agreed-upon targets and objectives; and
• Technically experienced in environmental issues concerning environmental crime prevention and prosecution, forest conservation and land management, government, CSO, and community participation in environmental governance, and private sector engagement.
• Strong familiarity with the environmental, policy, social, economic, and cultural context in the Amazon region, and specifically with issues related to environmental crimes and conservation in Colombia.
• Experience managing international development assistance projects.
• Strong technical expertise, superb management skills, and exceptional writing and communications skills in English and Spanish are essential for this position.

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.
• Communication: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
• Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Customer/Client Focused: Anticipates, monitors and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.
• Professionalism: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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