The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is seeking a Chief of Party to successfully and effectively lead the implementation of the anticipated USAID/Philippines-funded program titled: Cities for Enhanced Engagement and Governance (CHANGE).
CHANGE will pursue three expected results, namely:
Objective 1: Strengthening the enabling environment for decentralization;
Objective 2: Enhancing service delivery capacity, legitimacy, transparency and accountability of participating local governments; and
Objective 3: Empowering citizens by increasing their participation in and oversight of local governance processes.
USAID/Philippines’ CHANGE activity will utilize a flexible and adaptive two-phased implementing mechanism that will support the priority thrust of the Government of the Philippines to support people-centered, clean and efficient governance. ICMA is well-positioned to achieve CHANGE’s goal of providing more transparent, accountable and responsive local governance, thanks to over 100 years of organizational experience strengthening local governments worldwide through over 500 programs in over 70 countries.
Successful Chief of Party applicants will be dynamic, results-oriented team players, with outstanding execution skills and the proven ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative environment. They will also be proactive and innovative thinkers, with the proven ability to execute new initiatives, particularly in developing countries.
Key job functions include:
Preferred qualifications:
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which develops tools and resources that advance professional local governance in order to create sustainable communities that improve lives worldwide. Since 1914, ICMA has implemented over 500 programs in more than 70 countries, delivering hands-on assistance by tapping into the knowledge and skillset of more than 13,000 members, who provide long-term learning, mentorship, and partnership opportunities for their counterparts in local government. ICMA performs a wide range of mission-driven grant and contract-funded work both in the U.S. and internationally, thanks to the support of federal government agencies, international foundations, and corporations.
For more information regarding ICMA’s programs and services, please visit www.icma.org.