Deputy Chief of Party - USAID Innovation Design, Execution, and Acceleration Support (IDEAS), Bixal, Washington, DC
Bixal -
Washington, DC,
US
Deputy Chief of Party - USAID Innovation Design, Execution, and Acceleration Support (IDEAS)
Date Posted: 2024-06-01
Job description
Who we areBixal is a mission-driven, woman-owned small business determined to improve people's lives through human-centered strategies and transformative technologies, with a firm belief that everyone has the right to an effective government. We deliver on this belief by partnering with leading Federal agencies to design, develop, and deliver powerful customer experiences through holistic digital product solutions and strategic communications initiatives bringing a high standard and unique creative energy to our clients and our wonderfully diverse culture is what makes it all possible. Bixal unites different people with different perspectives from all over the world! We provide our team with an open and empowered environment where collaboration thrives and solutions flourish. LocationThis role will be based in the Washington, DC area. You must be legally authorized to work in the US. Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship. What will you do?Bixal seeks a dynamic Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) candidate to support the upcoming USAID Innovation Design, Execution, and Acceleration Support (IDEAS) Project, under USAID s Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation (DDI) Innovation s Innovation, Technology, and Research Hub. The purpose of the activity is to provide design assistance, technical expertise, and acceleration support to bolster USAID open innovation programming. This includes increasing the uptake of innovations in an appropriate market or context; disseminating knowledge within USAID and the wider development community; and capturing open innovation best practices, successes, and lessons learned from both the innovations themselves and the programs supporting them. The DCoP will provide senior-level technical and administrative management of open innovation activities ensuring a timely implementation of project activities, deliverables and effective financial and personnel management.Important noteThis is a full-time proposal position contingent on contract award.Responsibilities:Provide responsive financial, contractual, and operational leadership and support to the project staff ensuring contract compliance.Provide senior-level technical management of open innovation activities.Liaise with USAID on issues related to contract management.Ensure that all project activities are implemented in accordance with the USAID policies and regulations.Ensure a timely implementation of project activities and effective financial and personnel management.Ensure that all project deliverables meet standards of excellence and USAID expectations.Promote operational efficiency, compliance with organizational and governmental regulations, and adherence to best practices.Contribute to annual work planning, budgeting, and overall program financial management, including responding to data calls from USAID in a timely fashion.Oversee the Production of financial reports as requested by USAID.Qualifications:Master s Degree in business administration, public administration, public policy, or a related field.Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible work experience in managing complex projects in the international development sector with numerous grants and/or subcontracts.Minimum of three (3) years of overseas field experience or working in one or more developing countries. Field experience may also include providing overseas support to field-based projects.Prior experience as DCOP or Deputy Project Director on USAID-funded programs strongly preferred.Prior experience supporting open innovation programs in international development.Demonstrated experience in developing, or supporting the development of, innovative approaches to development challenges.Strong written and oral communication skills.Excellent abilities to develop and manage systems for multiple, simultaneous activities.Experience with client and business relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and public-private partnerships in the development context.Perks & benefitsCompetitive base salaryFlex hoursWork from home flexibility401K with matching incentiveParental LeaveMedical/dental/vision benefitsFlex Spending AccountCompany provided short-term disabilityCompany provided life insuranceCommuter benefitsGenerous PTO11 Paid holidaysProfessional development opportunitiesNew business referral bonusBixal is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Washington D.C. Metro Area /International KM/CLA /Full Time/ Hybrid