What You’ll Be Doing

Cadmus is looking for a DCOP for a five-year USAID-supported program. The DCOP will be expected to fulfil the following objectives:

• Objective 1: Improve reconciliation, cohesion and inclusion within the diverse stakeholders that comprise the Pro-Democracy Movement.
• Objective 2: Support strategic and collective action and sustained public engagement in the pro-democracy movement, including, as feasible, support for Alternative Governance Institutions and leadership entities as they develop in various locations.
• Objective 3: Provide community and emergency services in support of a resilient democracy movement and the communities from which they are based

Who We Are

At Cadmus, we recognize that solving the world’s most challenging problems can’t be accomplished alone or with cookie-cutter solutions. That’s why we look for team players and problem solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver breakthrough solutions that achieve transformative goals. On the Cadmus team, you’ll collaborate with leading experts to help our clients across the globe.

Cadmus’ mission is to deploy industry-leading expertise to help our clients achieve extraordinary results that strengthen society and the natural world. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding health care and retirement benefits, a vibrant and collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. We are committed to advancing diversity, fostering a culture of equity in the workplace and society, and maintaining an accessible and inclusive environment where all employees feel connected, respected, and valued.

Join Cadmus. Let’s solve the world’s most challenging problems together.  

Overall

• Serve as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and serve in capacity of Acting Chief of Party in the absence of the Chief of Party
• Provide oversight and coordinating support for the Grants Management and MEL teams
• Provide leadership and managerial oversight for in-country operational and administrative functions
• Promote a team-driven, high-performance culture to consistently, responsively, and timely execute tasks
• Support Home Office finance, administration and contract management

Program management support

• Organize and coordinate standing and ad hoc SMT meetings and events as directed by the COP
• Organize and coordinate standing and ad hoc program management and coordination meetings between technical, GESI, grants and MEL team
• Provide oversight and coordination for Activity Database development, deployment, and on-going maintenance
• Monitor and facilitate program workflow and deliverables management
• Coordinate with and provide support for all elements of the project-level Risk Mitigation plan and Emergency Response Plan
• Serve as primary POC to Home Office team members for enabling services
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and skills building for enabling services to team members

Administration and operations

• Building off Cadmus’ standardized products, tailor, produce, and deliver training for a field operations manual, documenting standing operating procedures and related forms and templates for enabling services, as needed, to include:
  a) finance and fund management
  b) human resources
  c) procurement and logistics
  d) deliverables management
  e) travel and transportation
  f) security and risk management
• Supervise in-country operations including recruitment, office management, physical security, information security, travel, organization of events and procurement
• Supervise other finance, administration and operational tasks delegated to the Field Office

• 10 years of professional experience in leading and managing teams under development programs
• 5 years of operations, technical, or cross-cutting management experience for donor programs in complex, conflict-affected environments.
• Demonstrated experience in managing financial operations, human resources, procurement and logistics, and Grants Under Contracts programming
• Demonstrated experience in management effectively for large-scale, multi-year donor programs
• Demonstrated under USAID rules and regulations pertaining to all aspects of Contract/Task Order management

Education

• Master’s degree or other advanced degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Law, or related field

Other Qualifications

• Fluency in English with good written and verbal communications skills

Additional Information:

Based on eligibility and job status, we offer an excellent benefits package to include: medical, dental, vision, company-paid disability and life insurance, 401k, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and more.

We value the critical role safety and health protocols contribute to all team members’ success. We work together to align and comply with all federal, state, and local safety and health mandates related to COVID to ensure a safe and valuable work environment. Candidates who will be required to travel to specific countries must be willing to meet all of the requirements of the destination country(ies) for unimpeded entry.

Cadmus is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination. Cadmus is committed to providing a respectful workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Learn more about Cadmus by visiting our website at:  http://www.cadmusgroup.com