The chief of party will provide strategic vision, leadership, and management to the project. This position will be based in Tanzania. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
Lead and manage the project to ensure seamless program implementation
Ensure program compliance with all USAID rules and regulations, cooperative agreement requirements, and Chemonics policies and systems
Coordinate with and maintain effective working relations with senior host-government stakeholders, international organizations, NGOs, civil society, and U.S. government agencies
Communicate clear expectations to program staff and establish an operating climate that encourages integrity, honesty, open communication, and compliance with local laws, USAID rules and regulations, and Chemonics policies and procedures
Oversee the program, with overall responsibility for the program management, strategic vision, fiscal integrity, quality and timing of deliverables, and coordination with partners
Qualifications:
Advanced degree in engineering, public policy, public administration, economics, water and natural resource management, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in a related field. A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible senior-level management experience in the design, implementation, and management of donor-funded (USAID preferred) WASH, infrastructure and financing, or utility-reform programs, or in other related fields
Strong working relationship with the government of Tanzania and relevant ministries; strong ability to manage and deal with diverse stakeholders
Experience with gender and youth integration in project implementation preferred
Proven record of building teams and fostering collaboration to achieve program goals, meet program milestones, and produce quality program results
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills required; proficiency in Swahili preferred
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
