Chief Of Party / Senior Director - Usaid/Power Africa Initiative Support Mechanism (Paism) (Pre[...]

Chief of Party / Senior Director - USAID/Power Africa Initiative Support Mechanism (PAISM) (Pretoria, South Africa) Green Powered Technology (GPTech) is a global sustainable energy and infrastructure consulting firm passionate about engineering and energizing a sustainable future. We are a close-knit team of highly qualified technical and development professionals dedicated to making a lasting impact for realizing a sustainable future. 

Providing comprehensive services for the entire project lifecycle, we deliver solutions to help clients save money, enhance operations, protect the environment, and achieve sustainable impacts. We are a trusted partner for delivering sustainable solutions through ongoing engagement and continuous improvement. GPTech is a signatory to the Global Compact and supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals with an emphasis on providing technical support in the areas of Affordable and Clean Energy; Climate Action; Sustainable Cities and Communities; Clean Water and Sanitation; and Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. 

As a small business, we are proud of our big results. After just 13 years in business, GPTech has successfully supported more than 100 projects for over 30 clients in over 65 countries, with no sign of slowing down. Today, we are one of the world's leaders in employing innovative energy and engineering solutions to sustainably manage the earth's resources and meet societal needs. Visit www.greenpoweredtechnology.com for more information. About the Project:
Power Africa is a US Government initiative that aims to advance Sub-Saharan African development through universal access to clean energy and achieve the objectives of ending energy poverty, accelerating a carbon-free future and bolstering competitive private sector investment and innovation in the energy sector. Power Africa's goals are to add more than 30,000 megawatts (MW) of cleaner, more efficient electricity generation capacity and 60 million new home and business connections) and programmatic variances. Power Africa Initiative Support Mechanism (PAISM) will provide a comprehensive suite of technical and advisory services to design and implement Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA), Knowledge Management (KM) and technical tasks. The focus of the activity will be on providing support to the Power Africa Coordinator's Office (PACO) teams, which includes the Energy, Partnership, and Program offices, through targeted MEL/CLA advisory services; relationship management support; technical assistance, database management, and capacity building that improves organizational and development outcomes for Power Africa.

About the Position:
GPTech is hiring a Chief of Party / Senior Director to serve as the project lead on the anticipated USAID Power Africa Initiative Support Mechanism (PAISM) based in Pretoria, South Africa. The Senior Director will serve as the primary liaison with USAID on strategic, managerial, and technical matters, including responsibility for making key decisions and solving programmatic challenges. The Senior Director will lead a diverse team overseeing the core goals of the program to include; providing monitoring services, evaluation and assessment services, collaborating, learning and adapting services, knowledge management services, power sector technical support and guidance, database management, data collection, data verification, and data reporting. The program will support the Power Africa Coordinator Office that includes the Energy, Partnerships, and Program offices through targeted Monitoring and Evaluation/Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting advisory services; relationship management support, technical assistance, database management, and capacity building that improves organizational and development outcomes for Power Africa.

This position is contingent upon contract award and customer (USAID) approval. 

Responsibilities: Provide overall leadership, direction, and management of the project to ensure successful program implementation. Ensure quality control and the overall responsiveness of technical assistance provided under the contract, including necessary adjustments to operations to match USAID requirements. Provide strategic direction and management for work planning, performance management, strategic communications, contractual and budgetary aspects of program management, and timely preparation of the annual implementation plan. Drives the achievement of program results by ensuring the provision of timely, relevant, high-quality services and support to Power Africa program offices and partners. Serves as the primary point of contact with USAID on day-to-day activity, technical implementation, and program management. Leads work planning and oversees all project management systems including finance and administration, human resources, technical areas and implementation. Ensures USAID compliance and integrity of program operations. Qualifications:  Advanced degree in International Development, Finance, Business, Social Sciences, Political Science, Governance and Civil Society, or a related field.  Minimum of 15 years' experience of progressively responsible experience in international development required.  Minimum 5 years' experience managing and implementing development projects in the energy sector, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa. Previous experience managing USAID Power Africa, or other Development Partner-funded programs in energy, renewable energy, sustainable energy; M&E or CLA experience highly preferred.  Demonstrated program management and organizational skills in managing, implementing, and monitoring effective program budgets, finances, and personnel of projects of a similar scale and scope.  Demonstrated experience managing energy programs or programs with a Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA), Knowledge Management (KM) component, providing technical and advisory support.  Demonstrated experience in working effectively with senior government representatives at the local, municipal, and national level, local and national civil society actors, donors, USAID or other Development Partner representatives, other implementing agencies, and other stakeholders.  Excellent oral and written communication skills in English required.  Thank you for applying and for your interest in Green Powered Technology. Only qualified candidates selected for further screening will be contacted. Candidates will be evaluated continuously. All are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as employment may be contingent upon a successful background check, security clearance, and/or customer approval.

The physical demands and work environment that are described in this position description are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This position description is a summary of the essential functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and requirements of the position; at any time, the employee's manager may assign other duties as related, or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary, within the general scope of the role, without the need for additional compensation.

Green Powered Technology is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourages diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons, in all facets of the employment process. Green Powered Technology prohibits the discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This is a management position
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