PAE is currently seeking a Chief of Party (COP) to support capacity building efforts in Liberia. The COP will have overall project responsibility including oversight, communications with the client, day to day operational details, financial management, procurement, logistics and final composition of all deliverables. The COP will be supported by a team of engineering professionals.
The COP will be responsible for infrastructure planning, design, and construction including: roads, drainage, building construction and/or renovation, construction supervision, and infrastructure operations and maintenance. In addition to providing technical expertise, the COP will work to develop local capacity for the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure assets.
Typical projects include the study, renovation, tendering, and construction observation of feeder roads and bridges; construction and/or renovation of buildings; evaluating capabilities and providing training for government agencies and local A/E firms.
JOB REQUIREMENT:
• Civil Engineering Master’s degree or equivalent in fields directly related to the activities to be undertaken in this program;
• At least fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible work experience in managing and implementing infrastructure programs with demonstrated strong management and coordinating skills. (An additional 5 years of such experience may be substituted for a Master’s degree in cases for which a relevant Bachelor’s degree is presented.);
• At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible supervisory work experience, including direct supervision of professional and support staff and assembling teams of engineers and environmental professionals to respond to complex engineering assignments;
• At least five (5) years of substantial managerial and technical experience in infrastructure development in at least two developing countries, one in Africa;
• Experience in post-conflict countries is desirable;
• Professional Engineer or Registered Architect Licensure is strongly desired;
• Candidate must have excellent organizational and training skills, skill in coordinating activities, evaluating data, and establishing priorities;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required;
• Candidate must be proficient in MS Office, MS Project, and relevant A/E software (i.e. AutoCAD, Micro Station, Revit);
• Candidate must be able to analyze problems and make well-reasoned, sound decisions;
• Candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills;
• Must be willing and able to live and work in remote and austere conditions
PAE is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace
Interested and qualified candidates may apply online at:
http://curaportal.mindscope.com/paegov03055cw/Aspx/JobDetails.aspx?Job_ID=9429
Application Deadline: January 30, 2012