- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience10 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldProject Management
Responsibilities Include
- Own the development and continuous updating of country strategies that serve as roadmaps for key activities across subsectors and help drive its implementation.
- Liaise with technical objective leads and operational teams to coordinate activities, including scaling up operational footprint in accordance with mission buy-ins
- Identify project technical assistance needs, develop suitable scopes of work, and maintain communications with Pretoria office to deploy technical assistance
- Maintain quality control over all project operations and performance targets, ensuring that deliverables outlined in the contract and workplan are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner
- Ensure that managerial, administrative, and financial procedures comply with USAID policies and procedures
- Identify and establish effective partnerships with in-country stakeholders, including NGOs, utility companies, private sector stakeholders among others
- Serve as Chemonics’ in-country representative for all ESA activities
- Supervise/facilitate LT staff and short-term consultants working in country
- Reports to and performs other duties as assigned by the Southern Africa Technical Lead or the Chief of Party
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum ten (10) years of management experience implementing on- and off-grid energy programs in Southern Africa
- Prior experience leading USAID/Power Africa programs strongly preferred
- Experience supporting energy sector, power sector planning, or renewable energy initiatives in one of the countries listed above.
- Proven ability to form collaborative relationships with intergovernmental, government representatives and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead a dynamic team of professionals across large geographies.
- Prior experience effectively managing large, complex activities in the energy sector and achieving performance objectives
- Familiarity promoting gender equality and social inclusion in the energy sector
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility and integrity
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English with command of either French or Portuguese a plus
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Chemonics International on chemonics.com to apply.