Jobs and Careers

TERM: 

Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Management Systems International (MSI) is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) to lead the technical and operational components of the activity. They will provide expertise to ensure effective implementation of all project activities. This will be a full-time position based in Yerevan. Please note this position is contingent upon funding and USAID approval. Armenian citizens are encouraged to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Provide overall strategic vision, management and technical direction of program activities to ensure it achieves its objectives and results;
- Serve as the primary liaison with USAID/ Armenia and U.S. Embassy representatives. Lead coordination and communication with GoA stakeholders, justice sector institutions, universities, civil society, other donors and implementing partners;
- Oversee work planning, performance management, quality assurance, budgetary control and responsiveness of technical assistance to ensure compliance with USAID regulations;
- Supervise technical and administrative staff, as well as partner organizations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

- Advanced degree in Law, Court Administration, International Development or a related field;
- 10 years of professional experience implementing rule of law or judicial reform programs with at least 5 years of Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of Party experience (or similar roles);
- Demonstrated capability to work with a broad range of government and judicial institutions, justice sector stakeholders and civil society partners;
- Demonstrated experience working in Armenia or comparable country contexts;
- Prior experience managing USAID-funded technical assistance projects preferred;
- Fluency in written and spoken English language; proficiency in Armenian language is preferred.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Interested candidates are welcome to apply by following the link: https://tinyurl.com/MSI-ChiefofParty . Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. Please, refrain from phone calls.

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.

OPEN TO/ ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 

Armenian citizens are encouraged to apply

ADDITIONAL NOTES: 

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please email MSI.Dept.HRRecruiting@tetratechinc.onmicrosoft.com with “Reasonable Accommodations” in the title. MSI recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

ABOUT: 

USAID/ Armenia is planning to fund a five-year Rule of Law/ Justice Sector Support activity in Armenia. This anticipated activity will help the Government of Armenia (GoA) reform justice sector institutions by a) increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the judicial system; b) improving the self-regulatory capacity of the Supreme Judicial Council; and c) improving legal education and professional training programs. The activity will also strengthen oversight of justice sector reform.