Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 30 Oct 2013
Chief of Party
South Sudan Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Program
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Position: Chief of Party
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Duration: Long-term
Summary: AECOM International Development seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID-funded multi-year project intended to increase access to water and sanitation in rural communities in Western and Central equatorial states. The project will work with government agencies to improve and expand access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services, including facilitating private sector investment, establishing community managed systems, promoting hygiene behavior change and empowering women to take on leadership roles. The COP will have overall responsibility for program performance, management, and operations; overall achievement of programmatic results; and timely completion of deliverables. The COP must demonstrate exceptional managerial and operational experience, including managing complex WASH programs involving multiple program partners in both urban and rural contexts. The COP will serve as the principal point of contact for USAID and project partners and oversee project monitoring and evaluation, and regular reporting to USAID.
Qualifications:
•At least 10 years of experience managing international development projects, preferably for USAID
•Subject matter expertise in at least one WASH element, capacity building or related subject matter
•Familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context of South Sudan
•Masters degree in public health, engineering (civil or environmental) community development or related field
•Exceptional written and oral communications skills in English
How to apply:
Please go to http://www.aecom.com/Careers to apply for this position.