Advancing Capacity for the Environment (ACE)
SCOPE OF WORK
Position |
Deputy Chief of Party: Finance and Operations (DCOP Fin/Ops) |
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Period of Performance On/About (From – To) |
Upon approval |
July 2027 |
Maximum Level of Effort |
Full-time long-term technical assistance |
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Base of Operations |
Washington, DC, metropolitan area or an approved remote location in the US; candidates must be authorized to work in the US |
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position reports to |
Chief of Party |
Project Background:
The Advancing Capacity for the Environment (ACE) program facilitates the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)’s work to combat climate change, conserve biodiversity and manage natural resources, improve land governance, and expand access to secure, modern energy and resilient infrastructure. ACE strengthens capacities for technical leadership and effective programming through integrated support in four areas: communications, knowledge management, training, and facilitation/organizational development. ACE’s primary clients include the Center for Climate-Positive Development (CPD), Center for Energy, Infrastructure and Cities (CEIC), and Center for Natural Environment (CNE), and their associated divisional offices, within the agency’s Bureau for Resilience, Environment and Food Security (REFS). The program objective is to enhance USAID’s effectiveness, leading to positive and sustainable development outcomes globally in the above sectors.
Position Description:
The Deputy Chief of Party: Finance and Operations (DCOP Fin/Ops) is a key member of the project’s senior leadership team, responsible for overseeing and managing ACE’s financial and operational performance, as well as contributing to overall project management and strategy. The DCOP Fin/Ops ensures that ACE’s financial and operational systems effectively enable ACE staff to carry out the project’s activities to meet or exceed client expectations and program performance. They will lead ACE’s project accounting, financial reporting, procurement, and administrative compliance within the contractual and organizational requirements of USAID and DAI. The DCOP Fin/Ops serves as a key point of contact for USAID’s Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). They are expected to communicate directly with the client on contractual matters, compliance, and financial reporting in coordination with the Chief of Party. The DCOP Fin/Ops will ensure financial integrity, accuracy, and timely reporting at a project, activity, and task level with significant partnership from technical leads, COP, and the Finance & Operations Specialist.
The DCOP Fin/Ops will stay abreast of ACE’s technical activities, particularly high priority activities, to assess and respond to financial and operational implications, and stand in for the COP at times. The DCOP Fin/Ops will provide ongoing guidance to the COP, and ACE technical teams, on appropriate strategies for achieving ACE’s financial and operational performance. The DCOP Fin/Ops will proactively identify areas to improve program performance, lead and coordinate program-wide initiatives, and contribute to a positive team culture of collaboration, responsiveness and achievement. This role will actively support the implementation of ACE’s team charter, ensuring that the core principles, purposes, and agreements of the ACE team are represented in key decisions, contributing to an environment where growth is encouraged, collaboration is standard, and teamwork is critical. The DCOP Fin/Ops will supervise the Finance and Operation Specialist, and report to the Chief of Party (COP).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Management
Operations
Financial Management and Reporting
Compliance
Qualifications:
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
For employees working in the United States, the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to be between $110,000 - $135,000.
Salary for part-time employees will be prorated based on actual hours worked. Actual offers will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant education, experience, skills, seniority, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Eligible U.S.-based employees will be able to enroll in medical, dental and vision insurance, plus a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. Additionally, employees will be eligible for company-paid annual leave (vacation & holidays), sick leave, and parental leave, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. Detailed information will be provided at the time a formal offer is extended.
For employees working outside of the United States, compensation and benefits will vary based on location.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.
DAI and its employees are committed to confronting discrimination in all forms, nurturing respect for our interpersonal relationships, and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.
DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.
DAI ORGANIZATION AND VALUES
DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.
DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner. DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.
DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.