Location: Washington DC Area
ECODIT is an international development firm working with governments, businesses, and local communities to advance environmentally and socially responsible development around the world. We provide technical assistance services ranging from quick-turnaround assessments and evaluations to design and implementation of long-term multi-million-dollar projects. Since its founding in 1993, ECODIT has provided professional services through more than 250 projects/contracts to diverse clients in more than 60 countries. Building on our track record of success, we have continuously expanded the depth and breadth of our expertise in the water, energy, environment, and governance sectors.
Responsibilities:
ECODIT is seeking a qualified Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated four-year USAID Natural Resources Security (NRS) Activity. The purpose of the Activity is to strengthen natural resource safeguards and security in the countries covered by the USAID Asia Bureau which includes both the Indo-Pacific and Central Asia regions The Activity has following four objectives:
1. Objective 1: Increase the sustainable practices, businesses, trade and investment (of natural resources or related to natural resources)
2. Objective 2: Increase partnership engagement and investment into innovative financing to support conservation and increase resilience
3. Objective 3: Strengthen Asia’s high mountain water security and management
4. Objective 4: Improve the enabling environment, partnerships and capacity for the effective implementation of laws, policies, regulatory frameworks and standards based on scientific data
Furthermore, the Activity focuses on the following four workstreams, which emphasize transboundary actions on emerging issues and opportunities that have not yet been fully mainstreamed into development planning and government-decision making in Asia: (1) Timber Trade; (2) Marine; (3) Water Security; and (4) Nature-Friendly Infrastructure.
The COP will ideally be based in the Washington, DC area and will bear primary responsibility for the strategic direction, overall coordination, and management of the Activity, including oversight of financial and contract management. S/he will be responsible for ensuring compliance with USG rules and regulations. The COP will serve as the primary interlocutor with USAID and key stakeholders in the Asia region. S/he will ensure the program meets stated objectives and reporting requirements in a timely manner. The COP will assume the leadership role in coordination among various partners and subcontractors. The COP will also work closely with the ECODIT Home Office Project Manager (HOPM) and other Home Office (HO) support staff and will serve as an important link between USAID and the ECODIT HO. Specifically, the COP will:
Required Qualifications
Additional/Desired Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
ECODIT provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant that requires a reasonable accommodation, please email us at recruiter@ecodit.com. Please reference the position in your email.
ECODIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics. ECODIT is an E-Verify and VEVRAA Federal Contractor.