Closing date: 02 May 2015
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
International Resources Group (IRG), an Engility
company and holder of the USAID Water and Development IDIQ, seeks an
experienced Chief of Party to lead activities for an anticipated USAID/Tanzania
funded Water project. The COP will direct the implementation of the project
including manage all planning, implementation, monitoring, project staff, and
client relations utilizing proven management approaches and international best
practices. Based in Tanzania, the COP
report to the Agriculture, Climate, and
Natural Resources Business Area Director or his/her designate.
In order to achieve high quality and timely results for the anticipated
project, the COP will lead a multi-disciplinary and diverse team of
administrative and technical professionals. The COP is the point of contact for
the client, USAID as well as the IRG Home Office as well as a variety of
project stakeholders and in this role is chiefly responsible for pro-active,
professional engagement with each to manage project activities to achieve
demonstrable, positive results. In addition, the COP will have the following
specific responsibilities:
- Provide overall technical and management
leadership on the anticipated USAID Tanzania water project and ensure the
achievement of project objectives and expected results. Plans, directs and
oversees the management of project activities in accordance with IRG field
operations policies and procedures and sound project management tools and
techniques. - With support from the home office, the COP
ensures that the project is in compliance with donor policies and
regulations. The COP is responsible for overseeing contractual agreements
with project partners and operating budget. The COP ensures establishment
of financial management systems for the program to adequately meet
financial management needs and USAID regulations and policies. - Provide technical leadership on at least one
project component – IWRM or WASH. Indentifies needs for short-term
technical assistance. Develops terms of reference, prepares consulting
agreements for consultants, facilitates work, and provides oversight of
short-term consultancies. - Leads engagement with national, regional, and
local stakeholders in program activities utilizing best practices for
stakeholder engagement planning, management, and communications both
internal and external. Maintains professional pro-active client
relationship. - Supported by the team’s Monitoring and Evaluation
specialist, continually monitor project for results, quality assurance,
and ensure that long term sustainability and adaptive management remain at
the forefront of all project activities. - With support of project technical and
administrative staff, the COP determines the material needs of the project
(office and program related procurements); develops/updates procurement
plans with relevant staff for approval by the client and Home Office; and
in collaboration with the project staff, arranges for procurement of
equipment. Assures proper maintenance of the project equipment inventory. Ensures
procurements are completed in accordance with USAID policies and
regulations. - Coordinate project activities with those of other
USAID programs and donors.
MINIMUM TANGIBLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong project management experience in
developing country context with demonstrated ability to lead a large
complex government funded project with range of multi-disciplinary staff,
experience, and backgrounds. Five years field experience. - Minimum 12 years of experience in water resources
management or rural water, sanitation, and hygiene development in
developing country context. - Minimum Master’s degree required in relevant
field such as engineering, hydrology, natural resource management,
business administration, or significant comparable work experience. - Strong background in sustainable water resources
management, governance, regional planning, rural land-use planning and
natural resource conservation and/or related sectors. - Proven expertise in implementing complex, highly
participatory projects with a demonstrated ability to work effectively
with counterpart institutions, personnel, and other donor programs. - Significant experience in organizational
strengthening of water management agencies and organizations, including
technical training, technical assistance and proven approaches to
management and operations improvements in challenging environments. - Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in
writing) with a wide range of stakeholders and comfortable giving
technical presentations and leading technical meetings. Must have strong
diplomatic skills. - Experience in sub-Sahara Africa.
- Must be fluent in English with strong report
writing ability.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 8 years of field experience.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in water resources
management or rural water, sanitation, and hygiene development in
developing country context. - Minimum Master’s degree required in relevant
field such as engineering, hydrology, natural resource management,
business administration, or significant comparable work experience. - Strong background in sustainable water resources
management, governance, regional planning, rural land-use planning and
natural resource conservation and/or related sectors. - Proven expertise in implementing complex, highly
participatory projects with a demonstrated ability to work effectively
with counterpart institutions, personnel, and other donor programs
including familiarity with International Finance Corporation, World Bank,
USAID and other major donor stakeholder engagement planning and management
principles and methodologies. - Significant experience in organizational
strengthening of water management agencies and organizations, including
technical training, technical assistance and proven approaches to
management and operations improvements in challenging environments. - Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in
writing) with a wide range of stakeholders and comfortable giving
technical presentations and leading technical meetings. Must have strong
diplomatic skills. - Experience in East Africa and/or Tanzania.
- Must be fluent in English with strong report
writing ability. Swahili language a plus but not required.
