Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated USAID Water and Energy Activity (WEA) in the Philippines. Valued from $15 to $25 million, the project aims to provide technical assistance to improve water and energy security, access to energy, and water and sanitation services and to build more resilient delivery systems. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities Include:
Provide overall project leadership, management, and technical direction
Serve as the project’s primary liaison with USAID, the Philippine government, other implementing partners and contractors, local partners, and stakeholders
Ensure the project maintains a high quality of performance and integrity standards that comply with Chemonics and USAID policies and regulations
Oversee project compliance, work planning, performance management, financial management, budgeting, and strategic communications

Qualifications:
Master’s degree or higher in engineering, natural resources management, water supply and sanitation, resource economics, sustainable energy, or a related field required
Minimum 10 years of international development experience in designing, managing, and implementing environmental programs of similar scale
Proven success managing complex USAID projects with diverse staff
Experience working in Southeast Asia required; experience in the Philippines preferred
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Professional proficiency in English required

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send electronic submissions of your CV and cover letter with “Chief of Party” in the subject line to PhilippinesweaCOP@chemonics.com by October 31, 2017. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please, only finalists will be contacted.