Chief of Party - Energy Secure Philippines
Tetra Tech International Development Services headquartered in Arlington, VA is seeking applications from qualified individuals for a resident Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID energy activity in the Philippines. USAID’s new activity will partner with government, electric utility industry, private sector, to: (1) modernize and improve performance of electricity utilities; (2) promote advanced energy technology adoption; and (3) enhance competitive electricity retailing and energy procurement processes across the entire energy value chain. The position is full-time and is contingent upon contract award. The COP will provide overall strategic leadership and technical guidance, financial and administrative management and oversight to the project. S/he will be responsible for project deliverables and reporting. S/he will serve as the main point of contact with Tetra Tech’s home office, USAID, public and private sector partners, and other international organizations working in the energy sector. This is a five-year fixed-term appointment with benefits.
Responsibilities:
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Serve as the overall project manager and point of contact with USAID/Philippines.
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Develop overall strategy and project activity design in accordance with the project objectives, and consultation with public and private sector partners.
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Lead a multi-disciplinary team of international and Filipino technical, policy and financing experts to achieve defined project results, produce deliverables on schedule, and build successful partnerships with stakeholders, counterparts and donors.
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Manage the preparation of the project’s progress reports, work-plans and other contractual deliverables.
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Supervise the project’s crosscutting personnel and activities training, monitoring and evaluation, communications, gender integration and environmental compliance.
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Coordinate with the home office in Arlington, Virginia in procuring subcontractors, equipment and services.
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Coordinate with the home office in Arlington, Virginia on the recruiting and hiring of staff and consultants.
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Manage the overall 5-year project budget including forecast expenditure reports to both USAID and the home office in Arlington, Virginia and update the project budget to mitigate cost overruns.
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Act as a liaison to the home office for day-to-day problem-solving.
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Perform other related duties as needed.
Essential KSA’s required (experience, skills, education, certification, etc.):
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MA/MS with 13 years of experience or PhD with 8 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Senior management experience in the electric utility industry, government energy policy and regulations, energy project financing, renewable energy and gas-to-power project development.
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Proven leadership managing multi-million-dollar, multi-year international development projects in the energy sector.
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Ability to establish solid working relationships with high-level/senior national and local government officials, the private sector and civil society.
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A proven record of excellent management, strong administrative and organizational skills, strategic thinking and decision-making, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, including being a strong writer and articulate speaker.
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Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
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Fluency in English and Filipino (reading, writing and presentation skills) is required.
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the online application process:
* Cover Letter
* CV in reverse chronological format
Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees - 20,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in over 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.
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