Chief of Party, ASEAN-US Technical Assistance & Training Facility

Nathan Associates, an economic development consulting firm, based in Arlington, Virginia seeks experienced and qualified Chief of Party candidates for an on-going, USAID-funded project in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Project Overview

Established in 2004, the ASEAN-US Technical Assistance and Training Facility is the centerpiece of the ASEAN Development Vision to Advance National Cooperation and Economic Integration (ADVANCE) program. ADVANCE is the main vehicle of U.S. assistance for ASEAN. The Facility, based in the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, assists ASEAN member states and the ASEAN Secretariat in improving the capacity of the Secretariat while supporting activities in the ASEAN Political-Security Community, the ASEAN Economic Community, and the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community pillars. The Facility supports ASEAN on issues related to trade facilitation, standards, disaster management, human rights, migrant labor, education, public relations, and the development of the ASEAN Secretariat.

The Facility currently has a staff of seven full-time technical specialists supported by a logistics and administrative staff of nine. The Facility heavily utilizes sub-contractors in implementing its programs. The project is currently scheduled to end in March of 2013.

General Role and Responsibilities

The Chief of Party (COP) will be responsible for the successful implementation of project activities conducted by Nathan Associates and subcontractors to achieve the results outlined in the contract. The COP will oversee the management of full-time expatriate and local staff; oversee short-term technical assistance inputs provided by technical experts; and serve as the regional project’s primary point of contact for the Regional USAID mission in Bangkok (RDMA) to which the project reports. Under RDMA’s direction the COP will also serve as needed as the project’s primary point of contact for the U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN and his team in Jakarta, ASEAN Secretariat officials, and other donor organizations. Further, the COP will oversee and ensure quality control over the annual work plan, performance management plan, project budget, reports to USAID and other stakeholders, and all other deliverables.

Requirements

Postgraduate degree in a field relevant to international development such as economics, law, international affairs, business or project management;

Fifteen or more years of experience with at least five years of progressively responsible project management experience on USG-funded projects or programs;

Technical experience in a topic relevant to international development and, more specifically, the project’s focuses under the three ASEAN Communities: Political Social, Economic, and Socio-Cultural;

Experience in effectively managing and supervising a diverse team of employees;

Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, pro-activeness, creative problem-solving and ethical management;

Prior experience working with international donors and relevant knowledge of Federal Government policies and procedures;

Prior experience leading USAID-funded project strongly preferred;

Project management experience in Southeast Asia strongly preferred;

Excellent oral and written communication skills;

Willingness and ability to travel extensively in the region.

Application

To apply for this position (I-237), submit resume to NathanHR@NathanInc.com and reference “COP ASEAN Training Facility” in the subject line. Only finalists will be contacted.

Nathan Associates Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.