Chief of Party - Empower Nigeria at Research Triangle Institute (RTI) International

RTI International is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 5,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and multidisciplinary services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief of Party - Empower Nigeria

Job ID: 10993
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Job type: Full time
Category: Project Management

Overview

• Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 30 years’ experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. As a not-for-profit, independent research institute based in North Carolina, USA, RTI has roughly 6,000 employees with global experience implementing international development projects.
• RTI's Sustainable Growth & Resilience (SG&R) technical unit within the International Development Group brings together RTI experts and capabilities across food security, agriculture, energy, environment, water, governance, and economic opportunity. SG&R will leverage RTI's experience designing and delivering multisectoral programming and technical solutions to respond to climate change, build resilience, and promote economic growth around the world.
• SG&R’s Energy Division is working to develop and implement low emission energy technology alternatives, raise private financing for energy infrastructure, bring efficiency to utilities, work with governments on legal and regulatory reforms to alleviate bottlenecks in energy generation and consumption, and increase access to green energy to sustain economic growth and reduce poverty.
• We serve as a chosen partner for USAID’s Power Africa program in sub-Sahara Africa and have an established international energy portfolio of over $300 million across Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands, and Latin America and the Caribbean.  

Project Description

• The purpose of the Empower Nigeria program is to increase the availability of and access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern electricity services in Nigeria.
• This program will connect more Nigerian homes, businesses, and institutions to electricity on the grid and beyond the grid; reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector by supporting cleaner electricity generation delivered by the grid and accelerating distributed renewable energy (DRE); and, working in partnership with the Government of Nigeria and other institutions to improve the enabling environment for energy sector investment (including climate finance) and innovation.

Position Description

• RTI is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated Empower Nigeria (EN) Activity. The COP will be responsible for overall project performance, management, and execution ensuring all project deliverables are delivered with exceptional quality within budget and compliance.
• This position will provide project planning, oversight, leadership, and coordination and requires deep knowledge of regional energy issues in Nigeria, including development trends, technologies, financial incentives and enabling environment.
• The COP will build and maintain highly effective client, government, partner, community, home office and project team relations.
• They may provide technical assistance and support activities where necessary, including specializing in key project technical areas such as regulatory frameworks, utility improvements, private sector engagement, technology innovations.
• This position will be based in Nigeria and will report to RTI’s Home Office. This position is contingent upon award and funding.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall vision, management, and strategic leadership for the project.
• Identify adjustments in scope and operations to ensure that the project adapts to changes in need and context.
• Supervise and empower all personnel.
• Establish effective partnerships with other US government agencies, Nigerian partners, regional technical and financial institutions, development partners, non-governmental organizations, and a wide variety of other stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively in large public settings, as well as with senior government officials.
• Ensure that managerial, administrative, and financial procedures comply with USAID and RTI policies and procedures.
• Oversee preparation and delivery of high-quality reports to USAID, including quarterly and annual reports, and other reports required by the contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 18 years of experience, Master's degree and 14 years of experience, PhD and 10 years of experience.
• Minimum eight (8) years of management experience implementing energy programs on- and beyond-the-grid; work experience in Nigeria.
• Minimum eight (8) years of progressive senior management experience on donor-funded programs of similar size and scale with strong skills in strategic planning, management, supervision, procurement and budgeting similar size and scope.
• Excellent interpersonal, diplomacy, and leadership skills, including the ability to manage high-level relationships.
• Proven ability to form collaborative relationships with intergovernmental, government representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead a dynamic team of professionals across large geographies.
• Prior experience effectively managing large, complex activities, and achieving performance objectives.
• Proficiency in English is required.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2024

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