Development Alternatives, Inc. ,Chief of Party, Water Resources Integration Development Initiative Jobs in Tanzania

Closing date: 26 Jun 2015

Description

DAI seeks a Chief of
Party for an anticipated project in Tanzania called the Water Resources
Integration Development Initiative (WARIDI). This 5-year, approximately $50
million project will work at the Rufu
ji and Wami-Ruvu river basins and will
have four main components:

· Increasing and
strengthening multiple-use water and sanitation services;

· strengthening
governance of water resources and services;

· improving
livelihoods through private sector investment; and

· strengthening
coastal management to adapt to climate change.

Responsibilities

The COP will be
responsible for overall project management, including field team mobilization
and technical leadership; development and implementation of work plans,
operational budgets and performance management plans; coordination with the
USAID mission, government officials, other donors and partner organizations,
and ensuring achievement of project results and objectives. The COP will
supervise key project staff and ensure compliance with USAID rules and
regulations and DAI policies.

Require
Qualifications

Successful
record leading contracts of similar size and complexity, USAID experience
preferred;
At least
12 years of experience, preferably some of which is in sub-Saharan Africa,
in natural resources management, watershed management, community
development, or climate change adaptation
Demonstrated
ability to establish productive relationships with senior government
officials, the business community, civil society, and international
donors;
Proven
ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners
and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams;
Excellent
written and oral communications skills; and
An
advanced degree in a relevant discipline, such as natural resources
management, environmental or civil engineering, public health, governance,
etc.