Project Director
Washington, DC 
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Job Description
Project Director
Job Description

Jefferson Consulting Group, an award-winning, minority- and woman-owned small business, is recruiting senior-level personnel interested in aProject Directorposition in support of the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) . The desired candidates must have senior-level operations/management experience in support of a USAID demand-driven contract for professional and strategic services. Desired candidates have experience with USAID regulations and policies, including having supported challenging operating environments where OTI works.

Jefferson senior-level Project Directors provide leadership, strategic guidance, and oversight for both their staff and programs. They oversee operations and project finances and serve as the key company representative for the project to ensure strong collaboration with subcontractors, the U.S. Government client and other partners.

The Project Director must be an upper-level management official with extensive knowledge of the USAID program and budget cycle and strong knowledge of communications, administration, logistics, procurement, staffing/recruitment, budgeting, finances, and reporting.

The Project Director will be the designated person for overall and day-to-day management of the contract performance of the Task Order and the "One Team" relationship with USAID/OTI, including coordination and communications with the USAID/OTI TOCOR.

Qualified candidate must have:

- Experience working in or supporting programs in fragile or transitional environments, including experience with a Contractor managing a program from the home office and in managing multiple projects/activities competing for shared resources.
- At least five (5) years of experience working on USAID projects in a related role, including demonstrated experience managing personnel and resources.
- Experience with the USG's policies and procedures in regards to human resources, financial management, financial reporting, procurement processes, and systems.
- Experience and knowledge in training, facilitation, coaching, organizational development, and/or knowledge management.
- US Citizenship required

Highly Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience working in a multi-cultural environment with a diverse staff and demonstrated understanding of the requirements of effective leadership in a rapidly-changing, dynamic and highly-transitional environment.

About Jefferson Consulting Group

Jefferson Consulting Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic data, veteran status, or any category protected by law.

Jefferson Consulting Group is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, JCG will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department at (202) 626-8550 via email: HR@jeffersonconsulting.com


Jefferson Consulting Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, genetic data, veteran status or any category protected by law.


 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
5 years
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