Position: Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) - Bangladesh

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Job Id: 977

# of Openings: 0

Deputy Chief of Party

Democracy International (DI) is seeking to hire a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) to support the USAID-funded Ain Shohayota Activity. The goal of the Activity is to promote people-centered justice through increased public participation, inclusivity, and data-driven approaches to strengthen the justice system. The Activity is currently in its second of five years.

The position will be based in Dhaka and is likely to require substantial travel within Bangladesh. The DCOP should be able to augment the work of the Chief of Party (COP) by cultivating and maintaining relationships with a variety of partners, ensuring that the Activity not only meets – but exceeds – the implementation and reporting expectations of USAID and DI, and building the technical capacity of staff and partners. The DCOP must be willing to attend and actively participate in meetings and events, including leading some sessions; the DCOP should be able to act as COP in his/her absence. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with government partners, the judiciary, and civil society to strengthen government legal aid services and access to justice in Bangladesh, have strong interpersonal skills, and be able to adapt to the evolving needs of the Activity. This role is only open to Bangladeshi citizens.

Essential Job Duties:

  • Work closely with the COP to provide technical and managerial oversight for the Activity, including the development and implementation of the Activity’s annual work plans, reports, and other requests that may come from USAID or DI.
  • Act as the Chief of Party in his/her absence.
  • Represent the Activity at meetings, workshops, and other events, including providing the opening/closing remarks and/or leading technical sessions on topics including government legal aid services, mediation, promoting gender equality and social inclusion, and other related topics.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with partners, particularly from civil society, the judiciary, and government.
  • Provide guidance and support to the programmatic teams and sub-grantees, including identifying and promoting clear communications on issues of programmatic and budget management activities, compliance, monitoring and evaluation, and documentation.
  • Directly supervise staff members as assigned, some of whom may also serve in a supervisory role.
  • Contribute to staff capacity-building across the program and provide evaluation and workforce management to ensure their continued growth.
  • Foster coordination between departments, including Finance, Operations, Procurement, and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL);
  • Identify potential issues, risks and challenges that may impact delivery of activities/results and develop timely follow-up actions to mitigate them.
  • Provide necessary support to research and assessments conducted by the Activity.
  • Synthesize and develop lessons learned from field operations.
  • Engage in regular coordination meetings with the COP and other staff members; and
  • Other similar tasks that may be reasonably assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in law or a related field.
  • At least 10 years of experience in a supervisory role in the development sector; experience with USAID preferred.
  • Extensive technical knowledge of access to justice, mediation, and government legal aid services in Bangladesh.
  • Proven record working effectively with government and non-government partners.
  • Strong organizational skills, rigorous attention to detail, and complex problem-solving abilities needed to perform effectively in a demanding position.
  • Demonstrated ability to work individually and as part of a team to achieve complex results under strict deadlines.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ethics, transparency, and accountability in program implementation.
  • Excellent spoken and written English and Bangla.
  • Enrollment in the Bangladesh Bar Council and experience as a practicing lawyer preferred.

Reporting:

  • This position reports to the Chief of Party.

Application Process:

Interested applicants MUST submit a cover letter and CV to the link https://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/JobIntroduction.action?clientId=8a78826757e082f20157e44efef80218&id=8a7883ac934bc7ac019388ecd898685c&source=&code=&fromAggregate=false &qToken=&applicant_guid= before 31 December 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. DI will only contact candidates of interest.

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About the Organization:

DI provides technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. State Department and other development partners. Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 80+ countries.

DI welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for DI employees. DI makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, or reproductive health decision making. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at DI. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.