Deputy Chief of Party – Operations (DCOP-Ops) for USAID DRC Project

About the role

The Deputy Chief of Party‑Operations (DCOP‑Ops) will support the Chief of Party in leading the operational components of a USAID‑funded peacebuilding and biodiversity initiative in the Mbomou‑Uele region. Based in Kinshasa, this full‑time position ensures that all administrative, financial, and logistical functions align with program priorities and USAID regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide oversight for operations, administration, human resources, logistics, procurement, budgeting, financial accounting, IT, and translation services.
• Ensure grants and sub‑contracts comply with MSI and USAID policies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, beneficiaries, prime and subcontractors, suppliers, and partners.
• Supervise daily financial operations, including timesheet recording and financial reporting to the client.
• Respond promptly to stakeholder inquiries and concerns.

Required profile

• Full‑time availability, based in Kinshasa, DRC.
• Experience managing multi‑disciplinary project operations in an international development context.
• Familiarity with USAID rules, procurement, and financial management procedures.
• Strong ability to coordinate across HR, finance, logistics, and security functions.
• Congolese citizenship highly encouraged.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead operations for a high‑impact USAID program.
• Collaboration with a global consultancy and diverse stakeholder network.
• Professional growth in peacebuilding, biodiversity, and resilient community development.