The top development employers hiring for deputy chief of party roles

The deputy chief of party, or DCoP, is a senior management role hired by the U.S. Agency for International Development for its development projects worldwide. The professional hired for this position is the second-in-command, supporting the chief of party, or CoP, in project management and other project areas. While the CoP focuses on providing strategic direction and program management, the DCoP focuses on operation management and technical implementation. As part of our ongoing exploration of the top global development employers across locations, sectors, and roles around the world, here is a look into the top employers hiring for deputy chief of party positions spanning between Nov. 20, 2023 and Nov. 20, 2024, based on the jobs posted on the Devex job board. Interested professionals may also explore this previous analysis for the salary data information shared with Devex for deputy chief of party roles. Similar to our previous publication on the top employers for chief of party roles, some of the top employers for deputy chief of party include Chemonics, an international development consulting organization, and Tetra Tech, a consulting and engineering services firm. We also included data on USAID’s grant reward for each organization to provide further context on USAID-funded activities. Top 5 development employers for deputy chief of party roles 1. Chemonics International Inc. Headquarters: Washington D.C., United States. Year founded: 1975. DCoP jobs posted over the last year: 30. USAID total obligations (fiscal year 2024): $1.53 billion. Chemonics International is a for-profit organization that works with governments, NGOs, and the private sector to implement development projects worldwide. Chemonics previously sought a deputy chief of party for the USAID-funded Supporting Albania’s EU Accession through Market Competitiveness Activity. View all current job postings from Chemonics International on Devex. 2. Mercy Corps Headquarters: Portland, Oregon, United States. Year founded: 1979. DCoP jobs posted over the last year: 29. USAID total obligations (fiscal year 2024): $202.2 million. Mercy Corps is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency response and fosters resilience for individuals and communities affected by conflict, natural disasters, and other crises. It previously sought candidates for deputy chief of party to lead the implementation of the five-year Partnership for Development in Eastern Congo, or P-DEC, designed to promote peace and stabilization in key areas of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. View all current job postings from Mercy Corps on Devex. 3. FHI 360 Headquarters: Durham, North Carolina, United States. Year founded: 1971. DCoP jobs posted over the last year: 22. USAID total obligations (fiscal year 2024): $474.27 million. FHI 360 is a global organization that implements programs that address critical issues related to health, education, economic development, and the environment. It previously sought a professional to provide technical and administrative oversight on the USAID-funded Ethiopia Community Nutrition Activity, which focused on enhancing multisector coordination and delivering quality nutrition services for women and young children in Ethiopia. View all current job postings from FHI 360 on Devex. 4. University Research Co., LLC (URC) Headquarters: Maryland, United States. Year founded: 1965. DCoP jobs posted over the last year: 19. USAID total obligations (fiscal year 2024): $70.72 million. University Research Co. is a nonprofit organization that works to improve global health and development through research, technical assistance, and program implementations. URC previously sought a deputy chief of party/technical director to help oversee the implementation of USAID’s universal health care project in the Philippines. View all current job postings from URC on Devex. 5. Management Systems International Headquarters: Arlington, Virginia, United States. Year founded: 1981. DCoP jobs posted over the last year: 18. USAID total obligations (fiscal year 2024): $64.46 million. Management Systems International is a consulting firm that provides management and technical services for development projects in the areas of governance, health, education, and economic development. MSI previously sought a deputy chief of party for the USAID/Mexico Crime and Violence Prevention Activity that will work with local governments to increase community resilience toward violence in the country. View all current job postings from MSI on Devex. Other top employers for deputy chief of party roles Tetra Tech Headquarters: Pasadena, California, United States. Year founded: 1966. DCoP jobs posted over the last year: 17. USAID total obligations (fiscal year 2024): $411.53 million. View all current job postings from Tetra Tech on Devex. RTI International Headquarters: North Carolina, United States. Year founded: 1958. DCoP jobs posted over the last year: 17. USAID total obligations (fiscal year 2024): $376.07 million. View all current job postings from RTI International on Devex. The Palladium Group Headquarters: multiple corporate office locations. Year founded: 1965. DCoP jobs posted over the last year: 16. USAID total obligations (fiscal year 2024): $93.90 million. View all current job postings from The Palladium Group on Devex. Save the Children USA Headquarters: Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. Year founded: 1932. DCoP jobs posted over the last year: 12. USAID total obligations (fiscal year 2024): $189.93 million. View all current job postings from Save the Children USA on Devex. Democracy International Headquarters: Bethesda, Maryland, United States. Year founded: 2003. DCoP jobs posted over the last year: 12. USAID total obligations (fiscal year 2024): $49.54 million. View all current job postings from Democracy International on Devex. Ready to stand out from the crowd and get noticed by the recruiters who matter most? Update your Devex profile and start connecting with top global development recruiters now.