water Project
RESPONSIBILITIES
AND DUTIES:
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.
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:
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:
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:
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.