Job Description
Job Description
- The chief of party is responsible for the overall management and implementation of the Empower Nigeria program.
- This position will be based in Abuja, with frequent travel within Nigeria required.
- Final recruitment for this position is contingent on a contract award to DT Global and is subject to USAID approval.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Providing overall vision, management, and strategic leadership to the Activity.
- Identifying adjustments in scope and operations to ensure that the project adapts to changes in need and context.
- Supervising and empowering all personnel.
- Establishing effective partnerships with other U.S. government agencies, African partners, development partners, non- governmental organizations, and a wide variety of other stakeholders.
- Effectively communicating in large public settings, as well as with senior government officials.
- Ensuring that managerial, administrative, and financial procedures comply with USAID policies and procedures.
Education & Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Minimum ten (10) years of management experience implementing energy programs on-and beyond-the- grid. Sub- Saharan Africa work experience is preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, diplomacy, and leadership skills including the ability to manage high-level relationships.
- 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 and achieving performance objectives.