The Opportunity

Abt Associates seeks a qualified Chief of Party (COP) to lead the anticipated five-year USAID-funded Climate Change Adaptation opportunity in Indonesia. The opportunity’s objectives are to support GOI efforts to:

1. Integrate disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation in sub-national core development plans and investments;

2. Mobilize financing to advance urban climate resilience;

3. Strengthen systems for collection and application of climate data, services and decision support tools to improve planning processes in target cities;

4. Advance Urban Nature-Based Solutions to Promote Climate Resilience.

The Chief of Party (COP) will provide overall technical leadership and management for the activity. You will be the main point of contact with USAID, key public and private sector partners, and other international organizations. The position will be based in Jakarta. The position is contingent upon the activity’s award and USAID approval. The tentative start date is late 2023/early 2024.

Core Responsibilities

• Provides overall technical leadership, management oversight and strategic direction for the activity.

• Serves as the primary liaison with USAID/Indonesia, other key US Government organizations, regional organizations, private sector institutions, senior local government officials and counterparts, and the donor community.

• Supervises the activity’s senior technical team to ensure a focus on core results, achievements of annual work plan and targets, and timely/effective implementation of activities to achieve the activity’s objectives.

• Supervises the project’s operations leadership, responsible for day-to-day activity operations including finance, accounting, procurement, grants management, recruiting and HR functions in compliance with USAID, US Government, and Abt Associates policy and regulations.

• Monitors the progress and pace of the activity’s implementation, assuring that the full potential of the activity is realized through the promotion of high-quality work and internal control.

• Responsible for ensuring activity deliverables and reporting, such as annual and quarterly reports, meet high quality standards set by USAID and Abt Associates.

• Oversees achievement of the project’s communications strategy, with project staff and consultants leading development of communications products including public relations campaigns, targeted campaigns for the private sector, and the development of success stories.

What We Value

• Bachelor’s Degree + Fifteen years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + Twelve years of relevant experience, or PhD + Ten years of relevant experience

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of development, business, or other related field.

• At least 12 years of experience managing climate change adaptation and/or disaster risk reduction-related development activities.

• Substantial experience leading complex USAID or other donor-funded projects, preferably in Asia.

• Substantial experience working with the private sector in support of development activities.

• Experience in Asia, preferably in Indonesia.

• Strong ability to manage and deal with diverse stakeholders.

• Fluent in written/spoken English.

What We Offer

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

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The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.

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