Operations Director, IDEAL

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About the Position

Dexis Consulting Group is seeking a qualified Operations Director to support USAID’s Center for the Environment, Energy, and Infrastructure (EEI/NE) upcoming Improving Design, Evidence, and Learning (IDEAL) contract. The five-year project seeks to support missions in program cycle activities, including design and monitoring, evaluation and learning activities, and advance the uptake and use of adaptive management and evidence-based programming in environment and integrated programs (using biodiversity, sustainable landscapes, or other funding). This contract is the primary vehicle through which EEI/NE will provide program cycle support to USAID’s field Missions via buy-ins. This position is full-time. The preferred location for this position is in the Washington, DC area. The position is contingent upon award and for the duration of five years with a possible extension.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical and administrative management of IDEAL activities.
• Ensure timely implementation of project activities and effective financial and personnel management.
• provide responsive financial, contractual, and operational leadership and support to the project staff and subcontractors, ensure contract compliance, and liaise with USAID on issues related to contract management. They will
• Ensure that all project activities are implemented in accordance with the USAID policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years related experience preferred. Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible work experience in managing complex projects of similar size and scope.
• A Master’s degree preferred in relevant subject areas such as International Development or Public Policy.
• Practical experience working with a range of program partners, including regional, national, and subnational government entities, multilateral climate funds, financial institutions, civil society, local communities, and the private sector.
• Excellent abilities to develop and manage systems for multiple, simultaneous activities.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Experience successfully managing similar large-scale, complex USAID activities.
• Experience in multicultural environments and diverse teams.
• Knowledge and understanding of the USAID program cycle and ADS regulations.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required.

Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you?

If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!

Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.

Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.

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