Under the leadership of the Chief of Party, the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will be a member of the project’s Senior Management Team and will work as part of a dynamic team to ensure the delivery of high-quality programming by managing, overseeing, and reporting on key programmatic and technical aspects of the McGovern-Dole program in compliance with USDA and Counterpart regulations, procedures, and guidelines. The incumbent will ensure positive and effective relationships with all partners and government stakeholders and improve the skills and qualifications of the project team. This position is based in Nouakchott.   The DCOP will support the COP in overall project management and will oversee the regional offices and staff to of the field-based teams in Brakna, Gorgol, and Tagant to ensure successful program administration and implementation of field activities. The DCOP will oversee the Advocacy, Communication and Outreach Officer and support compliant and effective external communications and relationship management with stakeholders, partners, and project participants. The position also oversees the Local and Regional Procurement (LRP) component, working closely with the LRP Technical Lead on the sourcing and procurement of local and regional commodities to distribute at local school levels. The DCOP will assume project oversight in the COP’s absence.

Counterpart International is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director for its USDA funded McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition (McGovern-Dole) projects in Mauritania. Under the direction of the chief of party, the MEL director is accountable for maintaining data quality and management to ensure that the project achieves its goals and targets. S/He will provide technical support to the projects in the area of MEL following Counterpart MEAL policy, donor guidelines, and industry best practices to advance the delivery of quality programs in the country.   This is a full-time Expatriate/Third Country National (Expat/TCN) position based in Nouakchott, Mauritania with expected travel on project sites.

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Chief of Party to support the USDA Food for Progress program in Mauritania. Food for Progress helps developing countries modernize and strengthen their agricultural sectors through improved agricultural productivity to expand trade of agricultural products. 

Counterpart International helps people build better lives and more durable futures, community by community.  We equip individuals, organizations, and communities-our counterparts- to become solution creators in their own families, communities, regions and countries.  We work with them in some of the world’s most challenging places to tackle social, economic, environmental, health and governance issues that threaten their lives and undermine their futures.    El Salvador’s Rights and Dignity Project is an eight-year program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Counterpart International (Counterpart) in partnership with local and international organizations. Counterpart International is currently seeking a Grants Officer to support the implementation of the grant-related activities of this Project. Under the guidance and supervision of a Grants Manager, the Grants Officer will support the management and supervision of all Project subgrants, with a focus on compliance with USAID rules and regulations. This is a local position open to Salvadoran citizens. This is a full-time position based in San Salvador, El Salvador. This position will report to the Project Grants Manager.

Counterpart International helps people build better lives and more durable futures, community by community.  We equip individuals, organizations and communities-our counterparts- to become solution creators in their own families, communities, regions and countries.  We work with them in some of the world’s most challenging places to tackle social, economic, environmental, health and governance issues that threaten their lives and undermine their futures.   El Salvador’s Rights and Dignity Project is an eight-year program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Counterpart International (Counterpart) in partnership with local and international organizations. Counterpart is currently seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist.   This is a full-time position based in San Salvador, El Salvador.

Counterpart International is currently seeking anAdministrative and Human Resources Officer for its USAID-supported program that strengthens civil society’s financial viability, capacity and policy engagement. With the support and under the supervision of the Finance & Administration Manager, the Administrative and Human Resources Officer will aim at ensuring that all daily activities and administrative tasks are completed and documented as needed. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Counterpart International helps people build better lives and more durable futures, community by community. We equip individuals, organizations, and communities-our counterparts- to become solution creators in their own families, communities, regions, and countries. We work with them in some of the world’s most challenging places to tackle social, economic, environmental, health and governance issues that threaten their lives and undermine their futures.    For more information on Counterpart, please visit our website at www.Counterpart.org       Counterpart International is currently seeking a Municipal Initiatives Coordinatorfor the anticipated USAID (United States Agency for International Development) Transparency in the Public Sector Activity. This activity will be designed to enhance government transparency and accountability, and compliance with anti-corruption policies; and to increase citizen pressure on and oversight of government to combat corruption.  

Counterpart is currently seeking a Grants Assistant to help support the Senior Grants Manager (SGM) to oversee and administer the Civil Society in Action (CSA) activity’s grantmaking processes and workflows to ensure accurate record keeping and process completion. This is a full-time position based in Yerevan, Armenia. Only local candidates are being considered at this time.

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Transparency and Accountability Senior Specialist (TASS)- Government Supportfor the anticipated USAID (United States Agency for International Development) Transparency in the Public Sector Activity. This activity will be designed to enhance government transparency and accountability, and compliance with anti-corruption policies; and to increase citizen pressure on and oversight of government to combat corruption.

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Transparency and Accountability Senior Specialist (TASS)- Civil Society Supportfor the anticipated USAID (United States Agency for International Development) Transparency in the Public Sector Activity. This activity will be designed to enhance government transparency and accountability, and compliance with anti-corruption policies; and to increase citizen pressure on and oversight of government to combat corruption.  

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for Promoting Advocacy and Rights (PAR), a five-year USAID and FCDO-funded activity (2018-2023), with an anticipated extension through October, 2024. PAR’s goal is to strengthen the enabling environment for sustained civil society institutions advancing democratic governance and citizen participation in Bangladesh. PAR is working to enhance civil society’s capacity to advance democratic governance and citizen participation with activities and interventions organized under two intermediate results: - Intermediate Result 1: Strengthened civil society capacity to effectively advocate for improved democratic governance. - Intermediate Result 2: Established cross-sector partnerships to improve government responsiveness to citizen needs. With a possible extension, PAR will build on lessons learned and emerging good practices to maintain and expand the civic space ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections. Activities will focus on strengthening the capacity for local partners to advocate for good governance (applying thinking and working politically principles), and strategic engagement with the Government of Bangladesh to foster an enabling environment for inclusive civic engagement at the national and sub-national levels. The DCOP will report to the Chief of Party, supporting technical excellence, and leading the administration of the PAR activity. The DCOP will exercise strong multi-cultural interpersonal skills, model inclusive development principles, and encourage a workplace environment that champions diversity, equity and inclusion. They will lead operational excellence, supervising staff responsible for Human Resources, Administration, Procurement, Security, and Information Technology. This is a full-time position based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Chief of Partyfor the anticipatedUSAIDTransparency in the Public Sector Activity. This activity will be designed toenhance government transparency and accountability, and compliance with anti-corruption policies, and to increase citizen pressure on and oversight of government to combat corruption.  

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) to support the anticipated Iraq Civil Society Activity (ICSA) opportunity. 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. This position is full time and will serve through the life of the project.     In collaboration with the Chief of Party (COP), the DCOP will assist in overall program management, 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. This position will report to the Chief of Party.   Qualified Iraqi nationals are encouraged to apply.

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Grants Manager to support the anticipated Iraq Civil Society Activity (ICSA) opportunity. 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. This position is full-time and will serve through the life of the project, reporting to the Deputy Chief of Party.     Qualified Iraqi nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Counterpart International is currently seeking a MEL Director to support the anticipated Iraq Civil Society Activity (ICSA) opportunity. 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. This position is full-time and will serve through the life of the project.     Qualified Iraqi nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) to support the anticipated Iraq Civil Society Activity (ICSA) opportunity. 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, 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 based in Baghdad, Iraq.   Qualified Iraqi nationals are encouraged to apply.

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Civil Society Technical Lead (CSTL) to support the implementation of the anticipated USAID Iraq Civil Society Activity (ICSA) opportunity. 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 CSTL will be responsible for supporting the design and implementation of all civil society activities under the ICSA, including leadership of overall implementation, coordination, and management of programming aspects. He/She will be responsible for the provision and oversight of technical direction and assistance in support of improved public outreach and information, coalition building, and improved organizational management capacity. They will also be responsible for supervising technical program staff that will support organizational strengthening of civil society organizations, advocacy efforts of civil society networks, civic education, social accountability, and networking efforts of civic actors. The CSTL will also identify and mobilize medium- and short-term technical assistance to provide support to civil society activities.    This position is full-time and will serve through the life of the project.      Qualified Iraqi nationals are encouraged to apply.

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Finance & Administration Manager to set up, and thereafter manage, the financial, accounting, operational, fiscal, and administrative functions of the Civil Society in Action (CSA) Program field office in Armenia. This individual will ensure strict and timely compliance with all applicable Armenian laws, donor (USAID) and Counterpart’s norms, policies, and procedures. This is a full-time position based in Yerevan, Armenia. This position will report to the Chief of Party (CoP). Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Counterpart is currently seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager to help develop, implement, and oversee the Civil Society in Action (CSA) program’s monitoring, evaluation and learning activities. This is a full-time position based in Yerevan, Armenia. This position will report to the Chief of Party (CoP). Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Ecuador’s New Partnerships in Open Government (NPOG) program is a two-year initiative funded by USAID and implemented by Counterpart International in partnership with local and international organizations. The purpose of this program is to advance transparency and accountability in governance by enhancing the capacity of civil society, the Government of Ecuador (GoE), academia, and the private sector to implement the Open Government Partnership (OGP) in Ecuador, including the adoption of open government management models, reforms, and citizen participation and accountability mechanisms. Counterpart is currently seeking an Accountant/Bookkeeper to help set up, and thereafter implement, the financial accounting and bookkeeping of the NPOG program. This individual will be responsible for ensuring accuracy in accounting and compliance with the local law and Counterpart´s procedures. The position involves reconciliation, processing, and auditing of project financial records, preparing monthly invoices, and preparing financial reports. The Accountant/Bookkeeper will report to the Operations Manager in Ecuador. This position is based in Quito, Ecuador.