VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Closing date: 17.00 ULAT, Aug 5, 2022

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Millennium Challenge Account-Mongolia (“MCA-Mongolia”) is a state-owned entity established by the Government of Mongolia to implement the USD 350 million Mongolia Water Compact signed with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (“MCC”), a U.S. government foreign aid agency.

MCA-Mongolia is searching to appoint a Chief Executive Officer to organize, staff, manage, and lead MCA-Mongolia under the supervision of a Board of Directors chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and includes representatives from the public and private sectors. Within MCA-Mongolia, the CEO will be responsible for establishing the business culture; setting and reinforcing operating procedures and practices; integrating and coordinating multiple streams of complex work, particularly between a program division and an administration division; and ensuring compliance with MCC standards, policies and guidelines as well as with local requirements.

Responsibilities:

1. Support the recruitment of key staff; build the staff through targeted training, professional development, and performance management; maintain high levels of engagement and motivation; and make recommendations on appropriate recognition and staff retention.
2. Establish the operational procedures, systems, structures, and strategies necessary for the proper functioning of MCA-Mongolia and ensure continuous improvements in operational efficiencies.
3. Guide the planning for implementation of the compact program; provide timely approval of the necessary work plans, procurement plans, budgets, and monitoring and evaluation (“M&E”) plans; and ensure the provision of adequate resources to ensure their proper execution.
4. Manage and lead the day-to-day operations of MCA-Mongolia, making particular efforts to ensure the close coordination and integration of programmatic and administrative work streams and to ensure that progress toward critical milestones remains on track.

Work Experience: 

1. Twelve (12) years or more of prior experience working in senior management roles, including experience in government administration, business management, or project implementation in an entity with an annual budget of at least ten (10) million US Dollars.
2. Prior experience in successfully managing or overseeing complex, implementing economic development projects, multidisciplinary, multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects funded by the government or an international development partner.
3. Proven ability to create a compelling strategic vision; provide regular guidance;
4. Proven ability to develop, engage, and maintain productive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders in the public and private sectors in Mongolia, including both national and local officials.

Qualifications:  

1. Dynamic and experienced leader with significant experience in a corporation, government agency or philanthropic entity and a proven track record for effective team management and results-driven leadership.
2. Accomplished in developing, motivating and supporting teams, including coaching and creating development opportunities to maximize production and quality of work and achieve goals.
3. Organized and results-oriented, with the ability to translate Compact strategy and objectives into tasks and work plans.
4. Skilled in building consensus among employees and developing strong relationships with outside stakeholders.
5. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, public policy, economics, management, or a similar field. Master’s degree or other advanced degree preferred.
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (in English and Mongolian), both orally and in writing. English language proficiency at ILR Level 4 or above is preferred.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

1. Curriculum vitae containing detailed work experience in similar work and projects
2.  Cover letter confirming interest and availability (in English)
3. Soft copies of higher degree diplomas and professional certificates (if available)

Application deadline: 5^th August, 2022 5:00PM  

Telephone: +976 77118250, +976 77118251 Email: info@mongoliatalentnetwork.com

WE THANK ALL THE INTERESTED APPLICANTS; HOWEVER, WE WILL ONLY CONTACT APPLICANTS WHOPASSED THE INITIAL SCREENING