RTI is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the anticipated follow-on to the USAID West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emission Development Activity (WABiLED). The DCOP will be responsible for providing technical oversight and management of the activity. This position will report to the Chief of Party and is anticipated to be based in Accra, Ghana.

Responsibilities
Your primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Work closely with the Chief of Party to provide technical oversight for the activity, in line with program objectives.
• Support the Chief of Party in the activity management and donor relations, serving as the technical and program point of contact in the absence of the Chief of Party.
• Liaise and coordinate with regional staff and country coordinators to ensure smooth implementation across countries of implementation.
• Contribute to the development of annual and quarterly work plans, technical reports, and other deliverables in line with USAID guidelines to achieve program objectives.
• Oversee technical design and implementation of activities to achieve results and impact.
• Ensure that cross-cutting issues such as gender, youth, social inclusion, resilience, and climate-sensitive approaches are effectively integrated into the Activity.
• Support adaptive management principles, reviewing program results and provide technical directions to pivot or scale up, as needed.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of experience, master’s degree and 10 years of experience, PhD and 6 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum 8 years of progressive management experience working in one or more technical disciplines: environmental and natural resource management programming, biodiversity and conservation, countering wildlife trafficking, forestry, climate change, low emission standards, or other relevant technical area.

Previous experience working on and/or managing regional USAID or other donor funded projects of similar scope preferred.

Demonstrated ability to oversee planning, coordination, and day to day implementation of technical activities in partnership with the technical team and the COP.

Proven ability to work under pressure, and with multiple concurrent demands.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Fluency in English is required and knowledge and skills in French is desired.

Citizens of Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone are highly encouraged to apply.