- Responsible for overall vision, management, and strategic leadership for the project.
- Identify adjustments in scope and operations to ensure that the project adapts to changes in need and context.
- Supervise and empower all personnel.
- Establish effective partnerships with other US government agencies, African partners, development partners, non-governmental organizations, and a wide variety of other stakeholders.
- Communicate effectively in large public settings, as well as with senior government officials.
- Ensure that managerial, administrative, and financial procedures comply with USAID and RTI policies and procedures.
- Oversee preparation and delivery of high-quality reports to USAID, including quarterly and annual reports, and other reports required by the contract. Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree and 18 years of experience, Master's degree and 14 years of experience, PhD and 10 years of experience
- Minimum ten (10) years of management experience implementing energy programs on- and beyond-the-grid; work experience in South Africa is highly desirable.
- Minimum eight (8) years of progressive senior management experience on donor-funded programs of similar size and scale with strong skills in strategic planning, management, supervision, procurement and budgeting similar size and scope.
- 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.
- Proficiency in English is required.
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Chief of Party - Pretoria, South Africa - RTI International
Description
Position DescriptionRTI seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated USAID Power Africa program. The COP will be responsible for overall project performance, management, and execution ensuring all project deliverables are exceptionally exceeded within budget and compliance for small to mid-size projects. This position will provide project planning, oversight, leadership, and coordination. The COP will build and maintain strong and favorable client, partner, community, home office and team relations. They may provide technical assistance and support activities where necessary. This position will be based in Pretoria, South Africa and will report to RTI's Home Office.
This position is contingent upon award and funding. Local nationals are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
