Deputy Chief of Party

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Iraq Proposal 4019

Job Description

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over 100 countries and implemented over 300 projects. IBTCI serves government agencies, private sector companies, and several donor agencies. IBTCI specializes in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) and institutional support across many areas and sectors including, but not limited to, conflict and crisis, democracy and governance, agriculture, economic growth, food security, education, environment, and global health.

Job Title: Deputy Chief of Party

Department/Location: Baghdad or Erbil, Iraq

Reports To: Chief of Party

Type: Regular Full-Time,contingent upon award

Classification: Exempt

Clearance Required: N/A
Overview :
The Iraq Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity (IMELA) aims to provide USAID/Iraq with a range of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) support services to enhance effective decision-making, strategic learning, and adaptive management across the Mission’s development programs. IMELA is designed to deliver utilization-driven MEL services, including third-party monitoring, evaluations, assessments, capacity development, organizational learning, and knowledge management.
IBTCI is seeking an experienced Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) to oversee finance, administration, procurement, human resources, and security functions for IMELA. The DCOPwill ensure compliance with USAID regulations and IBTCI policies while maintaining efficient and transparent operational systems.

This position is contingent upon award. Citizens of Iraq are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:

Support the Chief of Party (COP) in managing the project’s financial and administrative operations, ensuring adherence to USAID requirements and IBTCI policies. Develop and implement financial, operational, and compliance systems, including internal audits and risk management frameworks. Lead budget planning, monitor expenditures against budget allocations, and provide financial reporting to USAID and IBTCI’s home office. Oversee procurement processes, ensuring compliance with USAID and local regulations. Manage the human resources function, including recruitment, performance management, and adherence to local labor laws. Supervise finance and operations teams to ensure efficient project administration. Work closely with security contractors to ensure compliance with USAID and IBTCI security protocols. Serve as the liaison between the project’s operational team and IBTCI’s home office for financial, procurement, and HR matters.
Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA preferred). At least 8 years of international experience managing finance and administrative functions on development projects. Proven expertise in USAID project management, including knowledge of US federal regulations and compliance standards. Experience working on MEL-focused projects Fluency in English (spoken and written) Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams in complex and challenging environments. Ability and willingness to be mobile and agile at a moment’s notice in case of an emergency required. Ability and willingness to work for extended periods in insecure and diverse environments. Ability and willingness to safely enter and exit a larger, armored SUV vehicle that is several feet off the ground without assistance, while wearing body armor and/or a heavy flak jacket. In case of an emergency situation, must be able and willing to “duck and seek cover”, which may require the individual to exit the vehicle, unaided, and hurriedly seek shelter elsewhere, as needed, in the event of a roadside emergency.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA preferred).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the Iraqi operational context, including local governance and compliance requirements. Experience in conflict-affected or fragile states. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Proficiency in Arabic is 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 does have supervisory responsibilities.
Travel: International travel may be required and may include travel to fragile and/or conflict-prone zones.
Work Authorization: Candidate must be authorized to work in Iraq.
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.

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 & human capacity development, 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.
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 [Click to show email] (Do not send your resume to this account, for consideration please apply in our career page, https://careers.ibtci.com/jobs).