Deputy Chief of Party Technical (DCOP - Technical) at Chemonics International

Chemonics International is a leading global sustainable development firm for one reason: our people. We are 6,000 experts in more than a hundred countries around the globe, and 90% of us are working in a community we’ve long called home. Our teams reflect a diversity of technical expertise and lived experience, because solving complex development challenges requires both. And as a company, we are committed to connections - global and local, human and technological - that allow learnings to efficiently flow and adapt between experts, projects, and countries.

This is how we match the speed and scale of humanity’s most pressing challenges, applying effective education practices from Chile to improve children’s literacy in Tajikistan, or renewable energy lessons from Iraq to support local governments in Lebanon. Every action we take is driven by a conviction that true service means tomorrow’s work must be better than today’s. So, when others say it can’t be done, we ask when we can start. With curiosity. With an interest in new ideas. With listening. Because the more intractable the problem, the more determined we are to take it on.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Deputy Chief of Party Technical (DCOP - Technical)

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary
The DCOP-Technical will oversee all on-grid and off-grid activities and will support the chief of party to achieve Activity goals and targets. The position will be based in Abuja and frequent travel throughout Nigeria is anticipated.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and delivery of on- and off-grid activities for Empower Nigeria including supporting the On-Grid Lead and Off-Grid Lead to manage and supervise staff, short-term personnel, and subcontractors.
• Provide technical direction and support to Activity staff across subject areas and contribute to the successful management and operations of Empower Nigeria.
• Coordinate directly with on- and off-grid actors and stakeholders to identify areas for impact and implement activities to achieve Empower Nigeria’s targets and goals.
• Work closely with the DCOP-Operations to ensure technical activities are backed by strong operations, finance, and procurement support.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with Activity staff, government representatives, utility companies, USAID and other donors, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure that managerial, administrative, and financial procedures comply with USAID policies and procedures.
• Other tasks as may be assigned by the chief of party.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience working in Nigeria’s energy sector, with a combination of both on- and off-grid experience.
• Experience supporting USAID programs (especially Power Africa) or other donor programs strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience providing support to utilities to address operational challenges, decrease commercial and technical losses, and implement new technologies and processes to increase profitability.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience providing support to Nigeria’s off-grid sector including providing technical direction and guidance to stakeholders, facilitating access to finance for developers, and supporting procurement efforts in coordination with other donors.
• Experience with, and proven ability to form collaborative relationships with intergovernmental, government representatives and other stakeholders.
• A minimum of five (5) years of team supervisory experience, including demonstrated ability to motivate and lead a dynamic team of professionals across large geographies.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online