En El Salvador la Actividad de Transparencia y Rendición de Cuentas en el Sector Público (TAPS por sus siglas en inglés), en adelante “el Proyecto”, es un proyecto de cinco años financiado por la Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional (USAID por sus siglas en inglés) que busca mejorar la transparencia y la rendición de cuentas de entidades del Estado salvadoreño, incluyendo municipios, y el cumplimiento de las políticas anticorrupción; así como aumentar la participación y la contraloría ciudadana sobre la actividad del Estado para prevenir y combatir la corrupción.   Para este fin, Counterpart busca a un/a Asistente de Colaboración, Aprendizaje y Adaptación (CLA) que apoye en el desarrollo de las actividades relacionadas con área de CLA del Proyecto, por lo que deberá trabajar en estrecha colaboración con el Oficial de Comunicaciones y Oficial de Monitoreo y Evaluación. En este sentido, brindará apoyo administrativo, logístico y técnico y será responsable de apoyar estrategias que incrementen la visibilidad del Proyecto.   Este puesto reportará al Coordinador de CLA (Colaboración, Aprendizaje y Adaptación por sus siglas en inglés).

En El Salvador la Actividad de Transparencia y Rendición de Cuentas en el Sector Público (TAPS por sus siglas en inglés), en adelante “el Proyecto”, es un proyecto de cinco años financiado por la Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional (USAID por sus siglas en inglés) que busca mejorar la transparencia y la rendición de cuentas de entidades del Estado salvadoreño, incluyendo municipios, y el cumplimiento de las políticas anticorrupción; así como aumentar la participación y la contraloría ciudadana sobre la actividad del Estado para prevenir y combatir la corrupción.   Para este fin, y para cumplir con todos los requerimientos financieros del Proyecto, Counterpart busca contratar a un(a) Contador(a) bajo la supervisión del Gerente de Finanzas y Administración para apoyar en todas las tareas descritas a continuación

Counterpart International is seeking candidates for Chief of Party (COP) for the Food for Progress (FFPr) Program funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Guatemala. The Program’s objectives are (I) to improve agricultural productivity and (II) to expand the trade of agricultural products in emerging democracies committed to introducing and expanding free enterprise in the agricultural sector. The expected duration of the Program is 48 to 60 months, beginning in November 2024. This will be a contract position pending award from USDA.

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 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 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 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 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.

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Grants Manager 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 is a full-time position and will serve through the life of the project, reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations. Qualified Guatemalan nationals are encouraged to apply.

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Director of Finance and Operations 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. In collaboration with the Chief of Party (COP), the DFO will oversee all the operational and financial aspects of the project, including sub-grants management, 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 and will serve through the life of the project, reporting to the Chief of Party. Qualified Guatemalan nationals are encouraged to apply.

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Chief of Party 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.       Qualified Guatemalan nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.