Description

Overview Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 30 years’ experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. As a not-for-profit, independent research institute based in North Carolina, USA, RTI has roughly 6,000 employees with global experience implementing international development projects. SG&R’s Water portfolio has delivered innovative, breakthrough solutions in key development sectors globally, including water sector governance, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services, water resources management, community engagement, urban resilience, and institutional capacity building. RTI seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated integrated water resources management (IWRM) activity focused on addressing Bangladesh’s interconnected water-related problems. The COP will be responsible for overall project performance, management, and execution ensuring all project deliverables are exceeded within budget and compliance . This position will provide project planning, oversight, leadership, and coordination. Position is contingent upon award and funding. Responsibilities Serve as the primary point of contact with USAID/Bangladesh with regard to day-to-day implementation and contract management. Serve as main liaison with USAID and RTI home office on technical, program implementation, and reporting requirements. Provide overall project vision and leadership, manage overall project design and delivery, and guide work planning and technical activity implementation to meet Bangladesh’s IWRM objectives in line with local priorities and USAID/Bangladesh directives. Lead engagement with key stakeholders, including national ministries, municipal governments, local businesses and business associations, civil society organizations and community-based organizations, and academic institutions for effective design and implementation of integrated water resource management strategies. Provide overall quality review, feedback, and mentoring of personnel so that they are motivated, focused, and positioned to deliver high-quality outcomes; promote a positive and productive team environment. Hold primary responsibility for all technical aspects of Activity performance as well as the effective, efficient, and timely implementation of all activities including management of staff and consultants, oversight of work plans, coordination with Activity partners, and project financial management. Ensure all project deliverables exceed expectations and are managed within budget. Ensure internal integration of project activities through: 1) the annual work plan and budgeting process; 2) creating/maintaining an effective project management team; 3) overseeing an effective monitoring and evaluation system. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and 15 years of experience, Master’s degree and 12 years of experience, PhD and 8 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of 10 years of project management experience implementing donor funded activities in integrated water resources management (IWRM), including integrating climate change, and/or agriculture. Experience with, and proven ability to form collaborative relationships with intergovernmental, government representatives and other stakeholders. A minimum of 5 years of team supervisory experience, including demonstrated ability to motivate and lead a dynamic team of professionals across a geographic region. Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and an ability to manage projects with remote offices and team members. Previous work experience in Bangladesh is strongly preferred. Excellent writing and communication skills in English. EEO & Pay Equity Statements For San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here. RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. For Applicants in Massachusetts Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer. At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact with USAID/Bangladesh with regard to day-to-day implementation and contract management. Serve as main liaison with USAID and RTI home office on technical, program implementation, and reporting requirements. Provide overall project vision and leadership, manage overall project design and delivery, and guide work planning and technical activity implementation to meet Bangladesh’s IWRM objectives in line with local priorities and USAID/Bangladesh directives. Lead engagement with key stakeholders, including national ministries, municipal governments, local businesses and business associations, civil society organizations and community-based organizations, and academic institutions for effective design and implementation of integrated water resource management strategies. Provide overall quality review, feedback, and mentoring of personnel so that they are motivated, focused, and positioned to deliver high-quality outcomes; promote a positive and productive team environment. Hold primary responsibility for all technical aspects of Activity performance as well as the effective, efficient, and timely implementation of all activities including management of staff and consultants, oversight of work plans, coordination with Activity partners, and project financial management. Ensure all project deliverables exceed expectations and are managed within budget. Ensure internal integration of project activities through: 1) the annual work plan and budgeting process; 2) creating/maintaining an effective project management team; 3) overseeing an effective monitoring and evaluation system

Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree and 15 years of experience, Master’s degree and 12 years of experience, PhD and 8 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of 10 years of project management experience implementing donor funded activities in integrated water resources management (IWRM), including integrating climate change, and/or agriculture. Experience with, and proven ability to form collaborative relationships with intergovernmental, government representatives and other stakeholders. A minimum of 5 years of team supervisory experience, including demonstrated ability to motivate and lead a dynamic team of professionals across a geographic region. Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and an ability to manage projects with remote offices and team members. Previous work experience in Bangladesh is strongly preferred. Excellent writing and communication skills in English

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements