Job Opportunities in Abuja at AECOM, July 8th 2016

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Job Title:  Chief of Party
Job Summary  
AECOM is currently seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID-funded water and sanitation activity in Nigeria that will strengthen the financial and productive ability of water providers in select Nigerian states to operate more sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall program management and implementation ensuring application of international best practices consistent with client expectations and abilities
• Ensures program results and outcomes including client satisfaction, timely deliverable submission, assignment completion, and quality assurance and control
• Supervises all field-based program technical staff, consultants, locally-hired support staff, and partners

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced degree in fields related to water resources management, water sanitation and supply management, or other relevant field
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible work experience on USAID funded projects; with significant management or oversight roles
• Prior Chief of party or equivalent experience on projects of similar scope and size
• Deep understanding of, and experience working in, the water and sanitation sector, and activities focused on water and sanitation sector strengthening and improvement
• Experience managing complex programs in Africa

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience in the water and sanitation sector in an African context preferred
• Experience managing USAID-funded projects preferred
• Prior experience working in Nigeria preferred
• Fluency in a second language

 Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to Apply for this Position




Job Title:   Senior Technical Specialists
Job Summary  
AECOM is currently seeking technical and operational specialists for an anticipated USAID-funded water and sanitation activity in Nigeria that will strengthen the financial and productive ability of water providers in select Nigerian states to operate more sustainability. Experts are sought for the following areas

• Water utility reform
• Policy and regulatory reform
• Water/wastewater tariffs
• Institutional strengthening and capacity building
• Private sector engagement
• Water sector financing
• Project operations and finance
• Gender mainstreaming
• Monitoring and evaluation

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in engineering, business, international development or related field.
• 10 years professional experience in WASH, institutional strengthening, water sector financing, financing in WASH/other infrastructure, and/or private sector financing, with at least 2 years of experience working in Africa.
• Strong management skills and excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• USAID project experience preferred
• Experience working in Nigeria preferred

Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to Apply for this Position


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AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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