COP, Climate Change Mitigation Programs, Ecuador and Peru

Winrock is seeking Chief of Party candidates for upcoming USAID-funded programs related to Climate Change Mitigation in Ecuador and Peru.  The anticipated programs will be designed to strengthen the capacity of Ecuador and Peru to achieve meaningful and sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from the forestry-land use sector, and allow these countries to benefit from the emerging international REDD+ framework. Programs are expected to work at the regional, government and community levels, and will involve broad-based policy dialogue and technical capacity building, as well as targeted community-level interventions. 

Positions are contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide overall technical leadership to achieve the results of the project.   
• Oversee and be responsible for financial and administrative aspects of the project including managing the budget.
• Provide supervision, support, and direction to long- and short-term staff.
• Administer the project's financial oversight and procedures, ensuring compliance with established Winrock accounting principles and USAID regulations.
• Manage subcontracts with local service providers, ensure all deliverables are provided.
• Monitor program indicators, evaluate program results and make recommendations for improvement in program implementation.
• Analyze project impact and challenges to adaptively manage the project to meet or exceed results.
• Ensure women and marginalized groups are beneficiaries of the project.
• Prepare annual work plans and progress reports, and monitor the implementation of these plans. Prepare and submit quarterly reports on progress of activities and achievement of program results to USAID.
• Establish contacts with partners and clients to ensure coordinated implementation of project activities and represent the Winrock Team at key meetings.
• Interact directly and on a regular basis with USAID and other stakeholders.
• Participate in regular field visits to the project areas to assure project progress towards activity objectives and goals.
• Coordinate and communicate on a regular basis with Winrock’s Home Office.
• Manage relationships with complementary USAID and donor projects.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Represent Winrock at meetings and events as required and keep HQ informed regarding new opportunities in the country and region.