Chemonics Chief of Party | Pretoria, South Africa | 2022 Jobs in South Africa

Chemonics Chief of Party | Pretoria, South Africa | 2022 Jobs in South Africa


Chemonics International seeks a Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID Opportunity Empower Southern Africa (EDESA).

The purpose of the program, part of the Power Africa initiative, is to program is to increase the availability of and access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and clean energy in Southern Africa in order to reach measurable economic growth, development outcomes, such as reducing poverty, improving livelihoods and increasing inclusive access to electricity enabled services in such areas as health, education, sanitation and food security. This position may be based in Pretoria, South Africa.

Chemonics International Inc. is a US-based international development consulting company, operating in over 95 countries. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

The potential objectives of the activity are to:

1. End energy poverty by increasing access to affordable, reliable energy which can support increased economic activity and improved living standards.

2. Increase the supply of electricity in Southern African countries through clean energy solutions.

3. Remove constraints to investment in Southern Africa energy sectors and to increase innovation.

The Chief of Party (COP) will supervise all activities related to this program and have overall responsibility for the successful performance of the technical assistance team.

The COP shall provide strategic leadership and bear primary responsibility for all administrative requirements of the contract, ensuring that the quarterly key performance indicators, objectives, and deliverables for the project are met.

They will be responsible for ensuring the project follows USAID regulations, the contract, and Chemonics policies. The COP will be the official representative of the contractor and be primarily responsible for liaising with high-level USAID and government officials, and forging alliances with a myriad of businesses, organizations and stakeholders and managing