Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), Operations and Compliance

Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), Operations and Compliance

ACDI/VOCA

Cairo, Egypt

ACDI/VOCA is seeking a DCOP of Operations and Compliance for an upcoming Climate Resilient Agricultural Market Systems Activity in Egypt funded by USAID. The anticipated program will transform the agriculture and food system toward sustainable production, economic growth, and efficient climate resilient practices. The activity will aim to strengthen Egypt’s agricultural market systems including the capacity of farmers, enterprises, and organizations to expand their operations sustainably. 

The DCOP of Operations and Compliance will support the COP in all operational and management aspects of the project. They will ensure efficient, cost-effective, and compliant delivery of project interventions. The program is anticipated to start in 2025 and this position will be based in Cairo, Egypt.

Responsibilities

  • Manage operational aspects of the project, including finance, grants management, procurement, and human resources;
  • Promote management skills and capacity of the respective departments and senior supervisory staff regarding USG regulations and policies; support effective and efficient oversight of department activities;
  • Ensure contractual compliance with ACDI/VOCA and donor regulations and coordinate with ACDI/VOCA’s awards and compliance team in Washington, DC;
  • Ensure that internal and external programmatic reports are of high quality; work with other departments in the finalization of reports prior to final review by COP;
  • Support the COP in responding to stakeholder requests for information; liaise with other partners and stakeholders as requested;
  • Oversee the development of program budgets in coordination with the Finance Director; work with technical staff to develop detailed implementation plans;
  • Lead development of internal control systems; monitor and closely coordinate with internal and external auditors;
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and oversee the procurement functions for international and local procurements;
  • Support technical personnel with reporting and project management;
  • Assume responsibility for development of effective communications materials and reports for donor.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, international development, or relevant field is required; master’s degree is desired;
  • Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in international development, with 3 years in a senior operations or compliance role;
  • Proven leadership skills and demonstrated experience recruiting, developing and mentoring, and managing staff;
  • Demonstrated experience in financial management and compliance with USAID regulations policies and regulations;
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with activity stakeholders: donors, partners, local government institutions, local communities, and vulnerable groups;
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills;
  • Fluency in English is required.

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