[TT574] | CHIEF OF PARTY - ECOSYSTEMS - COLOMBIA

Cdm smith is seeking a chief of party for the usaid/colombia productive ecosystems activity pursuit. - this individual will be responsible for the overall technical and project management aspects of the project contingent on award and funding by usaid. the cop will ensure that all objectives, cross-cutting teams, and operations are working in close coordination with usaid/colombia, key stakeholders, other donors, the private sector, government institutions, and local and international organizations. - primary responsibilities include: - lead overall technical approach, strategic planning, implementation, and monitoring of program activities. - responsible for strategic leadership, technical input, and project management to achieve project objectives and targets. - oversee and take an active role in ensuring the overall technical quality and integrity of project deliverables and outputs. - oversee development and implementation of annual work plans with team members, identifying changes as necessary and building client and key stakeholder buy-in at all stages of the process. - identify and develop mitigation strategies for potential future problems in time to ensure that preventive measures can be taken. - maintain effective and open communication throughout the project with usaid/colombia, relevant government of colombia agencies, project partners and implementers, home office project manager, project operations teams, and other relevant stakeholders. - serve as the strategic leader of a diverse and talented project team, building on synergies and cultivating a pos...