What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief of Party Lead position at RTI International?
Overview:
RTI International is a leading nonprofit research institute with over 30 years of experience in assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. Our Sustainable Growth & Resilience technical unit brings together experts from various fields to design and deliver multisectoral programming and technical solutions. We leverage our experience in addressing climate change, building resilience, and promoting economic growth worldwide.
The USAID Mexico Partnership for Net Zero Cities aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by improving energy efficiency measures in buildings and transportation sectors, and reducing Short Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCP). This program is based in Mexico City and includes activities throughout Mexico.
Position Description:
The Project Director will lead the implementation of PNZC objectives and ensure project quality. They will develop key stakeholder relationships, serve as USAID's primary point of contact, and direct activities by RTI's consortium partners. The incumbent will be responsible for overall project management, including planning, monitoring progress, and providing demand-driven technical assistance.
- Overall management of the project including technical, administrative, financial, operational, security, and logistical management.
- Provide overall project vision and leadership; manage overall project design and delivery.
- Develops key stakeholder relationships. Serves as USAID's primary point of contact, directs activities by RTI's consortium partners, rapidly responds to changes and personnel concerns, and provides demand driven technical assistance.
- Liaise with USAID and RTI home office on technical and financial matters; implementation of and reporting on programming.
- Foster and maintain effective, professional relationships with a broad range of government counterparts, local organizations, donors, and other stakeholders for successful implementation.
- Oversees preparation and delivery of high-quality reports to USAID, including quarterly and annual reports, and other reports required by the contract.
- Leads the development of the annual work plan and all associated activities, including consulting stakeholders, engaging with subcontractors and consultants, coordinating inputs from across the technical team, liaises with the home office for additional support.
- Ensure synergies across technical components of the project; ensures good team planning, coordination, deployment of resources, and intra-team communication in support of project objectives.
- Responsible for ensuring that annual project targets and objectives are met.
- Acts as a mentor to team members and fosters an inclusive learning environment for the team to grow professionally.
