Counterpart is currently accepting CVs for an Irregular Migration Specialist Consultantfor the USAID-funded Strengthening Democratic Governance IDIQ ($90 million) and Public Effectiveness and Localization TO 1 in Honduras. The purpose of the IDIQ is to build the systemic accountability and responsiveness of the Government of Honduras (GOH) to citizens, while also strengthening civil society, to increase trust, safeguard human rights, and incentivize Hondurans to remain in their country and participate in their democracy. The purpose of TO 1 is to 1) Improve the effective governance capacity, transparency, accountability and citizen-responsiveness of GOH institutions; and 2) Provide localization, learning, adapting, monitoring and information support services to implement activities for all task orders and objectives of the SDG IDIQ. The Consultant will report directly to the Associate Director of Governance, but will work closely with Counterpart’s field staff (once hired) to ensure high quality deliverables are executed in a timely manner.   

Counterpart International is currently seeking an Security and Logistics Manager (SLM) to support the Iraq Civil Society Activity (ICSA) project. The overall objective of ICSA is to increase citizen engagement in the public sphere, especially among women and youth, while supporting civil society organizations (CSOs) to connect to and empower citizens and one another, thereby enhancing CSO resilience, increasing its credibility and effectiveness. The expected result is a more active and inclusive civil society sector that effectively fosters change and contributes to a more equitable and democratic Iraq.   The SLM will build and manage safety, security and logistics capacity in two regions in Iraq – Erbil and Baghdad. The SLM will be responsible for ensuring overall quality support in the areas of security, procurement, transportation, communication, equipment inventory and maintenance and reporting, and will work closely with the Human Resources and Office Manager and several drivers.   This role requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in security management, logistics, and coordination and will report to the Director of Finance and Operations.    

Counterpart International is currently seeking an Inclusion Manager to support the Iraq Civil Society Activity (ICSA) project. The overall objective of ICSA is to increase citizen engagement in the public sphere, especially among women and youth, while supporting civil society organizations (CSOs) to connect to and empower citizens and one another, thereby enhancing CSO resilience, increasing its credibility and effectiveness. The expected result is a more active and inclusive civil society sector that effectively fosters change and contributes to a more equitable and democratic Iraq.   The Inclusion Manager will plays a critical role in ensuring that the organization is inclusive, diverse, and equitable in all aspects of its operations. This position involves designing and implementing strategies, policies, and initiatives to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the organization. The Inclusion Manager will report to MEL Director and work closely with various teams to foster a culture of belonging and ensure that our programs and services are accessible and equitable for all stakeholders.

Counterpart International is currently seeking an Human Resources (HR) and Office Manager to support the Iraq Civil Society Activity (ICSA) project. The overall objective of ICSA is to increase citizen engagement in the public sphere, especially among women and youth, while supporting civil society organizations (CSOs) to connect to and empower citizens and one another, thereby enhancing CSO resilience, increasing its credibility and effectiveness. The expected result is a more active and inclusive civil society sector that effectively fosters change and contributes to a more equitable and democratic Iraq.   The HR and Office Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that the organization is inclusive and equitable with regards to human resource management and office operations. HR and Office Manager responsibilities include payroll, benefits, talent management, exit management, employee wellbeing, office operations management, learning & development. This position requires a combination of HR expertise, Office/Operations management, and the ability to build strong relationships with senior leadership and employees at all levels. The HR and Office manager will report to the Director of Finance and Operations and will work collaboratively with the Finance Officer and the Security and Logistics Manager.

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Grants Director for the Stability Through Economic Progress, Unity and Peacebuilding (STEP UP) activity in Pemba, Mozambique. The STEP UP activity that will support grants and capacity development to innovative local businesses and groups, with a focus on areas prone to conflict, including but not limited to Cabo Delgado. The purpose of the activity is to allow communities to participate more actively in their own development through directly providing opportunities and tools.The position will report to the Chief of Party of the project. Must have current residency in Mozambique.

Counterpart International, under the USAID/Timor-Leste NGO Advocacy for Good Governance Activity (the Activity), is currently seeking a short-term consultant to develop leadership training and coaching for its nine NGO partners. The Activity is a five-year initiative funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which seeks to expand the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) enabling environment and strengthen the organizational, research, networking, and financial capacity for nine local advocacy NGOs in Timor-Leste to provide increased evidence-based, sustainable advocacy services on behalf of citizens.   The Activity currently seeks to contract a consultant to develop leadership training and coaching for its nine NGO partners. This assignment will involve performing a needs assessment, developing training content, conducting training-of-trainers for the Activity staff, and co-facilitating an initial training session. The Activity envisions this intervention will target leadership of the NGO partners and seek to enhance capacities in areas such as leadership and learning, executive intelligence, and organizational culture and capital, among other identified needs. The consultant will deliver the requested services both remotely from their home of record and in-person in Dili, Timor-Leste in early 2024.    

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Civil Society Technical Expert for the anticipated USAID Civil Society Program in Kyrgyzstan. This activity will be a multi-year multi-million program focused on increasing citizen engagement, and civil society resiliency in Kyrgyzstan by enhancing capacity of civil entities to advocate for changes across issues that resonate local communities’ priorities. The Expert will provide technical leadership in working with civil society actors either in Kyrgyzstan or in Central Asia. The candidate should have proven experience in civil society strengthening as well as knowledge in the development of approaches to improve civil society actor’s ability to identify and support community needs and advocate for government responsiveness and accountability. The Expert will provide technical guidance and support to program staff, regional and local CSO partners, and represent the Program at conferences and workshops This is a full-time position that will report to the Chief of Party of the Program.

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated USAID Civil Society Program in Kyrgyzstan. This activity will be a multi-year multi-million program to increase citizen engagement, civil society resiliency in Kyrgyzstan by enhancing capacity of civil entities to advocate for changes across issues that resonate local communities’ priorities.

Counterpart International is seeking applications to support the Strengthening Democratic Governance (SDG) program in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. This is a 5-year Task Order (TO) under an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ) focused on building an effective, transparent, accountable, and citizen-responsive ecosystem in Honduras.   Under the supervision of the Objective 3 Lead/Task Order Component 2 Lead, the GESI Specialist will ensure that gender and social inclusion is appropriately integrated into IDIQ and TO activities, methodologies, and approaches in a manner that is results-oriented. The GESI Specialist will provide leadership and technical guidance to the project team, its grantees, and other partners by providing technical leadership in design and delivery of gender-related training and mentorship and ensure that the project goal, objectives, and targets for gender are successfully achieved.   The GESI Specialist is a full-time position based in Tegucigalpa, Honduras with possible travel to other districts where the project is implemented, such as San Pedro de Sula. They will manage all Counterpart’s GESI related activities under TO #1.

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Chief of Part to set up, and thereafter manage, the anticipated Stability Through Economic Progress, Unity and Peacebuilding (STEP UP) activity in Pemba, Mozambique. The STEP UP activity that will support grants and capacity development to innovative local businesses and groups, with a focus on areas prone to conflict, including but not limited to Cabo Delgado. The purpose of the activity is to allow communities to participate more actively in their own development through directly providing opportunities and tools. The COP will lead the in-country management of the program, ensuring the implementation of programmatic activities and overseeing the work of long-term staff and short-term experts and ensuring compliance with US government rules and regulations. The COP will also take the lead in coordinating with USAID representatives, the Government of Mozambique, and other implementing partners. This will be a full-time position based in Maputo or Pemba, Mozambique and candidate must have current residency in Mozambique. This position is contingent upon award and will collaborate directly with Counterpart’s HQ office. 

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) to set up, and thereafter manage, the Stability Through Economic Progress, Unity and Peacebuilding (STEP UP) activity in Pemba, Mozambique. The STEP UPactivity that will support grants and capacity development to innovative local businesses and groups, with a focus on areas prone to conflict, including but not limited to Cabo Delgado. The purpose of the activity is to allow communities to participate more actively in their own development through directly providing opportunities and tools. The DCOP will support the in-country management of the program, ensuring the implementation of programmatic activities and overseeing the work of long-term staff and short-term experts and ensuring compliance with US government rules and regulations.This will be a full-time position based in Maputo or Pemba, Mozambique and must have current residency in Mozambique.. This position is contingent upon award and will report directly to the Chief of Party. 

Counterpart International is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for a 5-year USDA McGovern-Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program which aims to reduce hunger and improve literacy and nutrition among school-age students, especially girls. With the support of the local and headquarters staff, the COP will provide vision, technical leadership, financial and administrative oversight of the program and will serve as the principle institutional liaison to USDA, local implementing country organizations, and host government agencies. The COP should have competence and extensive past experience relevant to leadership, management, project implementation and training of staff. The COP will also provide staff management and development, and ensure the highest quality of project monitoring, evaluation, reporting and communications.

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) to support the Iraq Civil Society Activity (ICSA) project. The overall objective of ICSA is to increase citizen engagement in the public sphere, especially among women and youth, while supporting civil society organizations (CSOs) to connect to and empower citizens and one another, thereby enhancing CSO resilience, increasing its credibility and effectiveness. The expected result is a more active and inclusive civil society sector that effectively fosters change and contributes to a more equitable and democratic Iraq.   In collaboration with the Chief of Party (COP), the DFO will oversee all the operational and financial aspects of the project, and ensuring that financial operations are in compliance with USAID regulations. The DFO will also be responsible for program operations, including monitoring, reporting, developing and maintaining partnerships to meet activity objectives; providing technical expertise; and handling administrative and supervisory responsibilities as specified by the COP. This is a full-time position based in Baghdad, Iraq or Erbil, Iraq. Qualified Iraqi nationals are encouraged to apply.

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Legal Advisor for an anticipated opportunity with USAID in Latin America. The anticipated project will seek to support Human Rights defenders by prioritizing local-level activities that foster accountable governance while reinforcing positive linkages among Human Rights Protecting Organizations. This is a full position based in Bogota Colombia and will serve the life of the project, which is expected to be 5-years.

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Capacity Strengthening Lead for an anticipated opportunity with USAID in Latin America. The anticipated project will seek to support Human Rights defenders by prioritizing local-level activities that foster accountable governance while reinforcing positive linkages among Human Rights Protecting Organizations. This is a full position based in Bogota Colombia and will serve the life of the project, which is expected to be 5-years.  

Counterpart is currently seeking a Human Rights and Technical Advocacy Lead who will help coordinate and facilitate the overall implementation of human rights activities and tasks administered by the Project. The Human Rights and Technical Advocacy Lead will assist the Human Rights Subject Matter Expert in the administrative coordination of activities implemented by the Project, involving an extensive liaison with civil society organizations. This position will report directly to the Chief of Party. This is a full-time position-based Bogota, Colombia. Local candidates are encouraged to apply.

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Finance and Operations Director to set up, and thereafter manage, the financial, accounting, operational, fiscal, and administrative functions of a Human Rights activity in Latin America and Caribbean.  This individual will ensure strict and timely compliance with all applicable domestic and regional laws, donor (USAID) and Counterpart’s norms, policies, and procedures. This is a full-time position based in Bogota, Colombia. This position will report to the Chief of Party (CoP). Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.   

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Chief of Party to serve on an anticipated opportunity with USAID in Latin America. The anticipated project will seek to support Human Rights defenders by prioritizing local-level activities that foster accountable governance while reinforcing positive linkages among Human Rights Protecting Organizations. This is a full position based in Bogota, Colombia, and will serve the life of the project, which is expected to be 5-years.

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Communications and Logistics Assistant (CLA) to carry out activities related to the Communications Area and all activities planned. Additionally, this position is expected to work closely with the Communications Officer, and Communications Specialist. The CLA will provide administrative, logistics and technical support to the Communications team and will be responsible for supporting strategies that increase the Human Rights and Dignity Project visibility. As well, the CLA will support the creation and production of digital products, administrative documents and will lead the logistics of events. This is a full time position based in San Salvador, El Salvador. This position will report to the Communications Specialist. This is a locally based position; Salvadoran citizens are strongly encouraged to apply.

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Human Rights Specialist to support the anticipated Guatemala Human Rights Project (GHRP) opportunity. The overall objective of GHRP is to strengthen public, private, and civil society actors’ capacities to prevent human rights violations, protect human rights defenders, and respond to human rights abuses. This position is full-time and will serve through the life of the project, reporting to the Chief of Party. Qualified Guatemalan nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.