Chief of Party Water and Adaptation, Asia, Philippines

Job Reference Number

COP Water and Adaptation

Job Type

International Development Assistance/Emerging Markets

Schedule

Contract

Job Location

Asia; Philippines

Job Summary

Cardno Emerging Markets USA Ltd. seeks an experienced Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID-funded water and adaptation project in the Philippines. This program is expected to strengthen the capacity of concerned national and local government agencies, private sector and civil society to increase sustainable access to water supply and sanitation services and increase resilience to climate-related water stress and hydrological extremes.

Key Responsibilities

The COP shall be responsible for assuring that all assistance provided is technically sound and appropriate for the needs to be addressed and for adequately managing and supervising the work of all organizations and individuals engaged under the project while in country.  Additionally, the COP will be expected to play a leading and substantive role in developing and implementing all activities; s/he shall be the lead person for the Contractor in liaising with the donor staff, institutions, and client country partners to exchange information and develop professional relationships.  The COP should have strategic vision, leadership qualities, technical expertise, professional reputation, management experience, and interpersonal skills to fulfill the diverse managerial requirements of the project.  The COP will manage the technical teams, ensuring coordination of goals and efforts across the entire project effort.

Other Requirements

• Candidate must be a Philippines national
• Advanced degree in engineering, environmental science, urban planning, public policy, or other related field required
• 10+ years of experience implementing and managing donor-funded projects to improve economic development and growth in transition and developing countries, with some chief of party/team leader experience
• 10+years of experience in and knowledge of relevant technical areas, including water service delivery and infrastructure, ground water and surface water hydrology, policy reform, utility operations and capacity enhancement, cost recovery, and climate change adaptation
• Knowledge of the Philippines’ water policies, laws, institutions, and management issues preferred
• Able to establish successful collaborative working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including private sector, government, local organizations, other donors, and media
• USAID experience preferred
• Previous work experience in Southeast Asia required, experience in Philippines preferred
• Excellent written and oral communications skills required.
• Fluency in English required.
• Filipino nationals are highly encouraged to apply

Employee Benefits

Cardno Offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Cardno is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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