Projecto de Electricidade em Angola

Organization(s): Academy for Educational Development (AED)
Country/Region: Luanda, Angola
Contract Length: Field assignment
Apply by: 05 December 2009
Reference No: 9381

AED is seeking a bilingual (English-Portuguese) Chief of Party for the Angola Electricity Support Project (AESP). AESP is a five-year program to increase electricity access for un-served populations in Angola, leading to economic growth and improved service delivery.
Essential job functions:
Oversee and manage AESP in all its dimensions;
Oversee all field operations in Angola including facilities, personnel and financial management;
Provide technical input to program implementation and ensure compliance with all reporting and financial requirements of USAID and those stated in the annual work plans;
Oversee and manage relations with strategic international partners located in Angola and overseas;
The CoP will also be responsible for implementing organizational policies and security measures at the field level.
Qualifications:
Advance degree with at least 11 years of relevant experience; Experience with USAID energy/electricity programs required; Prior work experience with municipal urban planning and community project desirable; Experience as a liaison between USAID/U.S government departments, energy water sector companies, municipal planning departments and civil society organizations; Experience using GIS technology as a tool for urban planning and community development; Fluency in Portuguese, Prior experience living and working overseas particularly in Africa.
Interested candidates should apply online: http://www.aed.org/Employment/AED-Current-Openings.html or send their resume and cover letter to 1825 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington DC 20009. The job number is 9381.
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