Chief of Party - Nigeria Water and Sanitation at Engility Corporation

Job Summary

• International Resources Group, an Engility company, is currently seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID-funded water and sanitation activity in Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• The COP will be responsible for overall activity management, implementation, and oversight of the project.
• S/he will serve as the primary liaison to USAID.
• S/he will be a skilled project manager with proven ability to provide technical, financial, and administrative management of the project.
• S/he will have strong experience managing complex activities in Africa, preferably Nigeria.
• S/he will review and monitor contract reporting and deliverables, oversee the recruitment and engagement of technical staff, and coordinate with home office staff.

Minimum Tangible Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in Water Resources Management, Environmental Sanitation, Water Supply Management, Business Administration, Organizational Development or other relevant field
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible international work experience required with significant management or supervisory roles
• Prior Chief of party or equivalent experience on projects of similar scope and size
• Firm understanding of the water and sanitation sector, its institutions, and strategies for sector strengthening and improvement
• Experience managing complex activities in Africa
• Direct experience in the water and sanitation sector in Africa preferred
• Experience on USAID projects preferred
• Nigeria experience preferred