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.