Kava Labs is seeking a Chief Finance Officer for the Kava lending platform, a blockchain solution enabling decentralized stable coins, bonds, and lending for crypto users.  As our financial leader you will be a trusted advisor to Kava’s Leadership with strategy, research, analysis, and special strategic projects as they arise. You’ll have the opportunity to build and lead your own finance team.

We are looking for your experience and perspective to contribute to our growing company and culture! We are a 100% distributed workforce with teams in the US, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. You will work alongside a team of world class crypto experts on an open-source project that transfers millions of dollars in assets daily, providing the financial primitives for the next evolution in crypto.

What You Will Do.

• Provide strategic recommendations to Leadership on the corporation’s vision.
• Evaluate and manage financial risks and develop plans to minimize and contain risk exposures.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance on all financial functions and address legal requirements/issues that arise.
• Facilitate annual tax preparation, tax planning, and audit projects.
• Advise on financial planning and strategic decisions to consistently achieve revenue and EBITDA growth targets.
• Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements with the CEO.
• Effectively communicate the company's strategy and financials to investors including investor presentations, models, and data.
• Oversee current investments.
• Lead fundraising activities, including IPO preparation and execution.
• Forecast and manage cryptocurrency revenue flows.
• Properly maintain all accounting systems and policies.
• Ensure full transparency over the financial performance of the company.

Who You Are.

• 8+ Years proven experience as CFO in International finance and accounting.
• 5+ Years experience in treasury or portfolio management.
• 5+ Years leading finance teams and managing performance.
• Experience with multinational business structures is required.
• Managed the financials and capital structures of a company in the fintech/crypto space involving many cross-currency transactions is highly preferred.
• Previous IPO preparation and execution experience highly preferred.
• Strong background in finance and strategy (Investment Banking, Consulting, Corporate Development, VC/PE or FP&A)
• Successfully advised and represented an international company with complex regulatory, financial and legal matters, and built valuation models.
• You have startup experience having raised funding from top angel investors or VCs is preferred.

Mobile Developer/Golang Developer

Location – Remote

Rate - $DOE/hr

Requirement:

Self-motivated, result driven and engaged individual and enjoy collaborating in team-based environment. You want to get to the bottom of things, understand what’s going on, and make a difference. You are someone who doesn’t give up when faced with complex problems.

• Passionate about security, protecting our customers' privacy is our chief concern at Cisco.
• Self-Motivated and comfortable with working in a diverse and distributed team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in software development in either desktop software or distributed systems.
• Expertise in Go (Golang)
• A solid understanding of software engineering practices.
• Familiarity with MacOS software development.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with DevOps practices.
• Experience in information security.
• Expertise with SQL.

Job Openings - Qatar Munitions

**Active Secret Clearance **

Must be able to pass Pre-Medical Screening and 7 Panel Drug Test

Company Provided: Travel, Apartment (2-person, fully furnished), Vehicle

We have multiple job openings for Munitions (Air Force) Candidates in Qatar. If you are interested in any of the below positions please apply.

-MUNS Accountability Section Chief
-MUNS Inspection Element Supervisor
-MUNS Operations Supervisor
-MUNS Operations Tech
-MUNS Inspector
-Missile PGM Inspector

Most positions require:

• Must have a minimum of 4+ years of experience with Air Force Munitions.
• Preferred USAF munitions storage, maintenance, control, and inspection procedures experience.
• Must be capable of attending the USAF Munitions Inspector Course
• Preferred CCAF degree in Munitions Management.
• Must be capable of obtaining a host nation driver’s license.
• US Secret Security Clearance (Active)

For specific job descriptions, you can visit MS2's career page at http://ms2usa.com/careers/

QED is a global consulting firm with more than 20 years of experience providing data-driven and insightful solutions in close to 100 countries. We are passionate about transforming lives through knowledge-based solutions. Leveraging deep expertise in monitoring, evaluation, global health, and learning, we help our clients collect, analyze, visualize, and ultimately use data in more effective ways. Our work maximizes results through the use of cutting-edge technologies and innovation, organizational development, and evidence-based decision-making.

The QED Group is seeking a Chief of Party candidate for the upcoming USAID-funded Colombia Strengthening Together Activity. 

This anticipated project will assist USAID/Colombia with enhancing local partner organizations’ development impact by improving their operational functions. The support provided to local partners will seek to increase their financial sustainability; internalize a Collaboration, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) approach within each organization; improve messaging and outreach; to make an effective transition to self-reliance in line with USAID/Colombia’s draft 2020 – 2025 Country Development and Cooperation Strategy (CDCS). The Activity will offer goods and services at regional hubs such as Bogotá, Medellín, and potentially one more city in the Pacific region. This will help bring together local partners from different locations with distinct geographic focuses.

We are seeking a qualified Chief of Party (COP) to lead this anticipated activity to be full time and based in Bogotá, Colombia for the duration of the Activity. The COP will be responsible for overall activity management, quality and timeliness of deliverables, external representation, and coordination with the Client. The COP will provide a strategic vision for managing the program and will oversee activity tasks to ensure quality work and compliance with contractual obligations and results. The COP is responsible for the quality and performance of work that is performed by staff and sub-contracted to partners.

This position is contingent on QED being awarded this project.

The Chief of Party (COP) will lead and manage QED’s efforts in the field to achieve the program results. They will provide vision and overall leadership to activity operations; drive the achievement of program results by ensuring the provision of timely, relevant, high quality services; facilitate the intended mutually supportive relationship between QED and the client; serve as the primary point of contact with the client on day-to-day program implementation and management issues; supervise the work of all staff and partners assigned to tasks under the program; ensure timely, accurate and user-friendly reporting on the progress and status of all services provided under the program; and ensure compliance and integrity of operations.

Program Management of Planning, Implementation, and Monitoring Activities

• Define, gain consensus, and redefine the vision guiding implementation; identify and pursue targets of opportunity
• Develop a work plan with team members and initiate work plans’ implementation
• Direct and monitor execution of activities within the work plan, ensuring that there is consensus on project objectives; that activities are performed to a high professional standard; and objectives are met
• Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments
• Schedule regular meetings with the project team as a vehicle for guiding the project
• Allocate/reallocate contract resources, manage project budget, and ensure financial health for the project
• Ensure sound financial management including programmatic, budgeting, spending, projections, and monitoring of payments
• Determine causes and effects of deviations from work plan
• Anticipate potential future problems in time to ensure that preventive measures can be taken
• Using feedback received during project monitoring and evaluation activities propose and implement actions to remedy deviations from the work plan, or to change the work plan
• Reassess objectives, strategy, and/or plans
• If appropriate, recommend changes in project objectives and/or contract scope of work

Personnel Management

• Motivate staff to perform effectively toward project objectives, through communication, team building incentives, and responsiveness
• Create a positive working environment for all staff and ensure growth and professional development opportunities
• Define personnel needs and scopes of work
• Make final selections of personnel to be proposed to client
• Manage and evaluate work done by team members
• Conduct annual performance reviews and recommend/internally negotiate salary adjustments
• Determine whether/when/how to make early termination of field employees
• Ensure adequate and timely provision of contract-allowed benefits and allowances
• Deal with personnel issues and concerns of team members, ensuring their welfare and safety along with the Home Office HR team

Communications and Information Management

• Maintain two-way communication throughout the project with Client, team, home office, subcontractors and other relevant project organizations
• Communicate with interested individuals, organizations, stakeholders as needed
• Make formal and informal presentations on request by Client or as needed for other parties
• Prepare periodic reports to Client on progress towards project objectives
• Exercise “spin control”
• Represent Company interests
• Promote the project among Ministry/client department heads, professional groups, and other relevant people
• Establish criteria, guidelines, and formats for project plans and reports

Contract Management

• Execute contract in compliance with contract provisions
• Manage contract and project finances (budget and funds)
• Recommend changes in contract and budget
• Develop input for and guide response to audit questions and client feedback
• Manage commodity procurement, inventory and general logistics
• Ensure high quality in fulfilling contract
• Represent QED by protecting its contractual interests
• Oversee the performance of partners/sub-awardees

Technical

• Carry out technical duties
• Participate in effective information sharing and knowledge management
• Provide technical assistance in organizational capacity building, including operations, management, financial management, communications, and applying a CLA approach
• Other Duties and Responsibilities as Related to Assignment and Position
• Develop and maintain systems that promote the safety and security of all team members
• Support identification of growth opportunities in the region for QED and participate in business development as needed
• Other duties as requested by QED Management and/or Project Director

Minimum Qualifications:

• Native language fluency in Spanish; fluency in English
• Master’s degree in international relations or affairs, public administration or related field
• At least fifteen years of progressively increasing responsibility in managing large-scale and complex comprehensive contracts or awards
• At least five to ten years of experience serving as a Chief of Party, Country Director, or Team Leader for projects involving local capacity building, CLA, improving business processes, and communication
• Experience providing strategic design, program planning, and program management services
• At least three years’ experience living and working in developing country environments, preferably in Colombia
• Knowledge of and experience with US Government (USG)-funded program management, policies, regulations, and procedures
• Proven ability to understand client needs, ensure client satisfaction, and deliver timely and appropriate solutions
• Excellent communication, management, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Colombian National
• Prior proven experience managing programs and partners with large grants and/or subcontracting mechanisms preferred
• Technical expertise in engaging the private sector and university resources in supporting local civil society development.

To apply for this position please follow the following steps:

1. Complete the online application.
2. Attach your resume/CV.
3. Click on this link to complete a USAID Biodata/1420 form, fill out the form, sign it, and attach/upload it to your application. 
4. You may also include other documents such as cover letter and/or a work sample.
5. Submit your application, resume/CV, completed biodata, and any additional documents.

Please note that applications submitted by other means; or without either a resume/CV and/or biodata may not be considered. Only finalists will be contacted; no phone calls please.

A submitted application to QED in response to a position on a bid or proposal, indicates your agreement to be included in our submission to the client at least on an illustrative named basis. 

The QED Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. AA/V/D. Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

We are International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a global consulting firm working some of the most complex and impactful development problems worldwide. We work on programs that help government agencies, private companies and donors improve the lives of others. At IBTCI you will be part of an inclusive team that provides expert solutions and advice to understand and address critical problems while giving you opportunities to succeed and grow.

Job Title:                                                 Deputy Chief of Party

Department/Location:                           Bogota, Colombia

Reports To:                                             Chief of Party

Type:                                                     Regular Full-Time

Classification:                                       This is a managerial, exempt level position and is not eligible for overtime

Overview: IBTCI is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an upcoming USAID Bureau of Humanitarian Affairs (BHA), formerly OFDA/FFP, third-party monitoring (TPM) and verification contract based in Bogota, Colombia for a regional project monitoring humanitarian assistance. The purpose of this contract is to verify and provide independent confirmation of humanitarian aid programs in the region.

*This position is contingent upon award*

Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:  

• Lead overall coordination of the Monitoring Report (MR) cycle, including approving site visit plans and checklists, managing site visit data submission from subcontractors, ensuring protocols, assignments and deadlines are clearly communicated/adhered to and preparing/updating monthly site visit data submission schedules.
• Serve as team lead for one-time and annual project methodology and design deliverables (Monitoring Plan, Monitoring Schedule, Site Visit Tools and Protocols).
• Lead monthly site visit selection, support the Senior Project Coordinator with site visit implementation oversight.
• Lead the preparation of Monitoring Reports, Site Visit Reports and Flash Updates
• Lead technical management of TPM subcontractors and short-term consultants.
• Lead IP onboarding into the M&E system.
• Support the Learning Specialist as a contributing writer for the Lesson Learned Report and liaison with IPs.
• Support the COP as a contributing developer of content for external workshops and trainings and liaison with USAID.
• Supervise program staff, including Project Coordinators, Reporting Specialist, Learning Specialist and Information Management Specialist.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least seven (7) years of progressive experience in the field of international development or humanitarian assistance, with at least two (2) of those years managing teams and at least one (1) year working in conflict zones required.
• At least 5 years of experience managing Third Party Monitoring (TPM) projects, or large-scale Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) support projects.
• At least 5 years of experience providing technical guidance on food security, income generation and diversification, maternal and child health nutrition, WASH, conversation agriculture, value chain, natural resource management, disaster risk reduction, and/or youth and gender engagement.
• Previous experience conducting quantitative and qualitative field research in the emergency setting.
• Supervisory experience, including technical and administrative management of subcontractors.
• Previous experience working on programs implemented in Venezuela or the region is desirable.
• Proven experience managing sub-contractors.
• Previous experience implementing a USAID-funded program is desirable.
• Oral and written fluency in Spanish required, English fluency is desired.

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs, Social Science, Statistics or related field required.  Master’s degree preferred.

Working Environment:  Work is typically performed in an office environment.

Physical Requirements:  This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.

Supervisory Responsibility:  This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Travel:  International travel may be required and may include travel to fragile and/or conflict-prone zones.

About the Organization:

IBTCI has been in business since 1987. We specialize in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL), Institutional Support (IS), Financial & Risk Management (FRM), Supply Chain Management & Procurement (SCMP); Social & Behavior Change (SBC) and Capacity Building.   We provide these services across many sectors including, but not limited to, agriculture, resilience & food security, conflict & crisis, democracy & governance, economic growth & trade, education, energy & Infrastructure, environment & climate change, global health & WASH and humanitarian and disaster assistance. At IBTCI, our colleagues are encouraged to collaborate and be part of the solution while getting the tools and guidance needed to grow and support our clients' missions.

IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identification, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws.  We prohibit and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.  VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability, or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact the Talent Acquisition team at 

TalentAcquisition@ibtci.com

We are International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a global consulting firm working some of the most complex and impactful development problems worldwide. We work on programs that help government agencies, private companies and donors improve the lives of others. At IBTCI you will be part of an inclusive team that provides expert solutions and advice to understand and address critical problems while giving you opportunities to succeed and grow.

Job Title:                                                Chief of Party

Department/Location:                          Bogota, Colombia

Reports To:                                            Home Office Project Director

Type:                                                     Regular Full-Time

Classification:                                       This is a managerial, exempt-level position and is not eligible for overtime 

Overview: 

IBTCI is seeking an experienced Chief of Party (COP) for an upcoming USAID Bureau of Humanitarian Affairs (BHA), formerly OFDA/FFP, third-party monitoring (TPM) and verification contract based in Bogota, Colombia for a regional project monitoring humanitarian assistance. The purpose of this contract is to verify and provide independent confirmation of humanitarian aid programs in the region.

*This position is contingent upon award*

Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:  

• Provide overall leadership, management and general direction for the entire program, focusing on achieving the results defined in the task order.
• Oversee the completion of all deliverables required under this project as well as overall compliance with the task order.
• Provide overall management of the project team, including technical guidance, administrative coordination, operations oversight, and client relations.
• Ensure effective and efficient performance for all aspects of the project, including overseeing quality control and responsiveness of all work provided under the contract, whether by key personnel, field supervisors, field monitors, long- or short-term advisors or others.
• Serve concurrently as the technical director for all technical monitoring, evaluation, services.

Programmatic/technical responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Annual Work Plan.
• Lead quality control/quality assurance for all products/deliverables for the client.
• Lead the development and coordination of external trainings, presentations and workshops.
• Lead the development and management of an online data platform for the client.
• Serve as the primary liaison with client personnel based in the US Embassy in Colombia.
• Serve as a contributing writer for all deliverables as needed.

Contract management/compliance responsibilities

• Ensure overall contract compliance and manage contractual and compliance issues.
• Directly supervise the DCOP and Finance Manager, and indirectly supervise all IBTCI staff and subcontractor personnel.
• Manage subcontractor and consultant finances, ensuring adherence with USAID and IBTCI policies and procedures.
• Manage the technical issues for the subcontractor responsible for the online data platform.
• Ensure compliance to IBTCI global policies and establish additional standard project implementation and operations procedures and schedules as needed.
• Manage the project field office budget, financial reporting, local procurement and vendor purchase orders.
• Oversee staff and subcontractor security in Colombia and Venezuela.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least ten (10) years of progressive experience in the field of international development or humanitarian assistance, with at least five (5) of those years managing high-performance teams and two (2) years working in conflict zones required.
• Demonstrated experience managing third-party monitoring projects, M&E support projects, or large-scale evaluations required.
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking/planning, management, and presentation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, analytic skills and team management skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster trust-based relationships with senior staff and with USAID.
• Oral and written fluency in Spanish required
• Oral and written fluency in English required.

Education:  Master’s degree in social sciences, business management, international development, economics, political science, public administration or related field required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative and qualitative field research in conflict zones.
• Previous experience working on programs implemented in Venezuela preferred.
• Proven experience managing sub-contractors is desirable.
• Previous experience implementing a USAID BHA (OFDA/FFP)-funded program is desirable

Working Environment:  Work is typically performed in an office environment.

Physical Requirements:  This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.

Supervisory Responsibility:  This position does have supervisory responsibilities.

Travel:  Travel is essential and may include travel to fragile and conflict-affected areas.  An average of 25%-35% travel for project implementation and/or project management duties.  Percentages may vary depending on IBTCI business needs.

About the Organization:

IBTCI has been in business since 1987. We specialize in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL), Institutional Support (IS), Financial & Risk Management (FRM), Supply Chain Management & Procurement (SCMP); Social & Behavior Change (SBC) and Capacity Building.   We provide these services across many sectors including, but not limited to, agriculture, resilience & food security, conflict & crisis, democracy & governance, economic growth & trade, education, energy & Infrastructure, environment & climate change, global health & WASH and humanitarian and disaster assistance. At IBTCI, our colleagues are encouraged to collaborate and be part of the solution while getting the tools and guidance needed to grow and support our clients' missions.

IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identification, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws.  We prohibit and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.  VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability, or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact the Talent Acquisition team at 

TalentAcquisition@ibtci.com

About Kaizen

The Kaizen Company is an incubator for innovative, scalable solutions that address emerging market challenges and opportunities. Our proven solutions catalyze locally-driven development and spur sustainable entrepreneurship and investments. We leverage existing knowledge, new technologies, local peer networks, and innovative business models to support local reforms that are sustained through market forces.

Since our inception, we have provided support to more than 200 government, private-sector, and non-profit organizations in emerging markets worldwide. We have created solutions that achieve outcomes across a broad range of sectors including education, health, finance, agriculture, governance, economic growth, energy and environment, and water.

Scope and Objectives

The Kaizen Company is seeking a prospective Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID/Colombia Strengthening Together Activity. The activity’s primary purpose is to enhance USAID/Colombia's local partner organizations’ development impact by improving their operational functions. It will work on increasing organizational capacity, internalizing CLA (collaborating, learning, and adapting approach), and improving messaging and outreach. This Activity will contribute directly to Colombia's journey to self-reliance as local development actors play a fundamental role in the country's transition.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic vision for project technical approach,
• Responsible for making implementation decisions, and any required changes at the direction of USAID/Colombia and in close coordination with Kaizen Home Office.
• Providing strategic vision and overall leadership for activity implementation and management, supervises the work of key personnel working on the project.
• Develop and provide tailored technical assistance and trainings to improve local implementing partners’ management systems.

Requirements:

• Advanced degree in political or social science, international development, or a related field.
• At least 10 years professional experience in development managing organizational strengthening activities, and capacity building with local organizations. 
• Demonstrated ability to establish productive relationships with senior government officials, theprivate sector, civil society, and donor community,
• Proven leadership in the design, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of similar-sized donor-supported programs. 
• Previous work experience in Latin America and Caribbean, with at least 5 years of in-field project implementation experience.
• Skills in high level strategic visioning and leadership, preferably with experience in managing complex activities involving coordination with multiple partner institutions.
• Fluency in written and oral Spanish
• Strong communication skills, in written and oral English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to successfully convene diverse, multidisciplinary groups. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience managing US Government-funded programs of similar scale and scope, including particularly USAID programs.

• Successful experience working in Colombia, highly preferred.

At The Kaizen Company, we find strength in our diversity. We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive working environment in which everyone has an equal opportunity to fulfill their potential. We know that we can only do development differently if we are open to and inclusive of new and unique perspectives. We encourage candidates of all abilities, ages, gender identities and expressions, national origins, races and ethnicities, religious beliefs, and sexual orientations to apply. Further, we urge parents and non-parents, married and unmarried, those from different or non-traditional educational backgrounds, and persons of all other diverse identities or experiences to apply. The Kaizen Company is an equal opportunity employer.

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About Kaizen

The Kaizen Company is an incubator for innovative, scalable solutions that address emerging market challenges and opportunities. Our proven solutions catalyze locally-driven development and spur sustainable entrepreneurship and investments. We leverage existing knowledge, new technologies, local peer networks, and innovative business models to support local reforms that are sustained through market forces.

Since our inception, we have provided support to more than 200 government, private-sector, and non-profit organizations in emerging markets worldwide. We have created solutions that achieve outcomes across a broad range of sectors including education, health, finance, agriculture, governance, economic growth, energy and environment, and water.

Scope and Objectives

The Kaizen Company is seeking a prospective Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID/Colombia Strengthening Together Activity. The activity’s primary purpose is to enhance USAID/Colombia's local partner organizations’ development impact by improving their operational functions. It will work on increasing organizational capacity, internalizing CLA (collaborating, learning, and adapting approach), and improving messaging and outreach. This Activity will contribute directly to Colombia's journey to self-reliance as local development actors play a fundamental role in the country's transition.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic vision for project technical approach,
• Responsible for making implementation decisions, and any required changes at the direction of USAID/Colombia and in close coordination with Kaizen Home Office.
• Providing strategic vision and overall leadership for activity implementation and management, supervises the work of key personnel working on the project.
• Develop and provide tailored technical assistance and trainings to improve local implementing partners’ management systems.

Requirements:

• Advanced degree in political or social science, international development, or a related field.
• At least 10 years professional experience in development managing organizational strengthening activities, and capacity building with local organizations. 
• Demonstrated ability to establish productive relationships with senior government officials, theprivate sector, civil society, and donor community,
• Proven leadership in the design, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of similar-sized donor-supported programs. 
• Previous work experience in Latin America and Caribbean, with at least 5 years of in-field project implementation experience.
• Skills in high level strategic visioning and leadership, preferably with experience in managing complex activities involving coordination with multiple partner institutions.
• Fluency in written and oral Spanish
• Strong communication skills, in written and oral English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to successfully convene diverse, multidisciplinary groups. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience managing US Government-funded programs of similar scale and scope, including particularly USAID programs.

• Successful experience working in Colombia, highly preferred.