Updated 8/1/2018
Tetra Tech International Development Services is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Chief of Party position on a U.S. State Department-funded Combating Trafficking in Persons project in Jamaica. This project will focus on combating child trafficking. The activity will work to achieve the development and implementation of new policies, procedures, and programs to build more effective and sustainable systems to hold perpetrators of child trafficking criminally accountable, identify child victims and coordinate the provision of comprehensive protection services, and prevent trafficking in children from occurring.
Position Description/Summary: The COP’s primary responsibilities are aimed at providing overall leadership, management, and general technical direction of the entire program, ensuring an integrated vision among different components and actors, with a focus on achieving the results defined in the award. This is a long-term position for a length of 39 to 44 months, based in Kingston.
Other Responsibilities:
* This individual is required to identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner, and suggest appropriate program adjustments.
Qualifications:
* A university degree (bachelors or higher) in any of the following or related fields: law, public administration, management, or related fields.
* At least 5 years professional experience in programs focused on combating trafficking in persons, institutional strengthening, community justice development, or access to justice for vulnerable populations at a senior management level, including direct supervision of professional support staff.
* Understanding of a Jamaica’s legal system.
* Demonstrated legal expertise and experience in working on trafficking in persons preferred.
* Proven leadership in the design, management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of similar-sized donor-supported programs.
* Skills in high level strategic visioning and leadership, preferably with experience in managing complex activities involving coordination with multiple partner institutions.
* Experience developing positive, professional relationships with clients, colleagues, or business partners. Strong communication skills, including interpersonal and in written and oral English.
* Experience on international donor funded projects preferred.
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the online application process:
* Cover Letter
* CV in reverse chronological format
* Reference List: at least three professional references with complete contact information
* Employee Biographical Data Sheet
Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.
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