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Requisition ID:

32823BR

Business Unit:

DAS

Job Description:

CDM Smith's International Development Group bids on donor-funded infrastructure projects around the world. We are currently seeking candidates for the role of Chief of Party for an upcoming USAID-funded project in Pakistan. This position will be based in Islamabad, Pakistan and will involve regular travel to locations throughout Pakistan.

Description of Overall Project:

The USAID/Pakistan Climate Smart Energy Activity (CSEA) aims to support the Government of Pakistan (GOP) in the implementation of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) announcements of 2021. Through this activity, USAID will work with government, donor, and private sector partners in addressing climate change issues in the energy sector, including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Although the focus of the project is reduction in energy sector emissions, the suggested project activities may also investigate adaptation.

Position Description:

The Chief of Party (COP)/Team Leader will manage project performance, team leadership and technical management, including relationship with the client, USAID. They will ensure successful completion of all project objectives and will ensure project deliverables are met and completed on-schedule. In addition to relationship management with USAID, the COP/Team Leader will develop and maintain effective relationships with government counterparts and project stakeholder.

Primary responsibilities:

• Direct the planning, coordination, delivery and leadership of activities

• Serve as coordination hub between USAID, government counterparts, CDM Smith, and other project stakeholders

• Oversee staff/team leadership, including tasks of the entire project team

• Manage activities of team subcontractors.

• Guide and oversee all aspects of the program, including cross-cutting aspects, and communication and reporting to USAID.

• Ensure effective and budget management, including all project operational activities

• Ensure all project deliverables are prepared on-time and on-budget

• Manages effective client and stakeholder relations

Job Title:

Chief of Party/Team Leader, Pakistan

Group:

DAP

Employment Type:

Regular

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 15 years of overall experience, including 10 years of experience in management of large ($10M+) and multidisciplinary donor-funded projects

• Expertise performing and managing projects involving energy infrastructure, clean energy, and/or climate mitigation and adaptation projects

• Experience in developing and transitional countries

• Experience working effectively with government counterparts and energy-sector stakeholders

• Demonstrated, effective leadership of multidisciplinary project teams of technical and non-technical staff

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

• Strong skills in project, administrative and personnel management.

• Proficiency in English is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree preferred

• Experience in the Asia region – including Pakistan – is preferred

• Experience on USAID-funded projects

Why CDM Smith?:

CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.

Job Site Location:

Pakistan

Agency Disclaimer:

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Amount of Travel Required:

10%

Assignment Category:

Fulltime-Regular

Background Check and Drug Testing Information:

CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.