The U.S. Mission in West Africa – Accra, Ghana is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Project Management Specialist (Energy) to be based – Togo. The USAID Project Management Specialist (“Energy Specialist”) is a member of the Energy Team in the Regional Economic Growth Office and works under the supervision of the Energy Team Lead on administrative and programmatic issues.
S/he will provide services and support to that office, as well as other teams within the USAID/West Africa Mission, Regional Economic Growth Office and the Energy Team as directed by the Energy Team Leader and/or his/her designee. The Specialist will take primary day-to-day responsibility for the oversight of designated activities and support to client Missions in the Sahel Region (LPCs and NPCs ) within the West Africa portfolio. The job holder will serve as a member of the Energy Team and report to the Energy Team Leader working closely with stakeholders including the Power Africa Coordinator’s Office; USG agencies such as the Export Import Bank (Ex-Im), the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and the State Department; development partners such as the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank; and other Power Africa implementers in West Africa and the regional Program Management Specialists (based in Accra, Ghana, Dakar, Senegal, Conakry, Guinea and Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire). As required, the Specialist will function in any of the following roles: Contract or Agreement Officer’s Representative (COR/AOR); Alternate COR/AOR; and/or Activity Manager for specific elements of the Power Africa program.
S/he must provide programmatic and strategic support to the Regional Economic Growth Office, drawing on an in-depth understanding of the electricity sector technology and investment, associated policy frameworks, and issues related to host country governments, and relevant private sector entities, trade and infrastructure. The job holder must have the capacity and demonstrated expertise to represent USAID and Power Africa in interagency and international settings, at meetings with government officials, and with technical counterparts, donors, non-governmental organizations, and implementing partners.
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S/he must have skills to overcome work-related difficulties and challenges, and must be able to assimilate, analyze and respond to rapidly changing circumstances and help USAID projects achieve results. Outstanding leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to communicate cross-culturally and exhibit cultural sensitivity are essential.
Education & Prior Work Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree in a technical field related to energy and/or power, investment in the power sector or other infrastructure or finance/business is required. Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, with a critical focus on one or more of the following subject areas: energy technology/finance/policy, or energy economics.. Level IV (fluency) proficiency in spoken and written English is required. Proficiency of spoken and written French is also required. Proficiency may be tested.
MARKET VALUE CFA 20,540,297.00– CFA 31,387,461.00 p.a equivalent to Foreign Service National (FSN) Grade-11 In accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of US Embassy Lome. Final compensation will be negotiated within the market value.
Note: The US Mission does not accept faxed or paper applications for open positions. All interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements, must submit applications via email to acpersonnel@usaid.gov. All applicants must cite the position title and solicitation number within the subject line, and attach a cover letter, current resume with at least three references of direct supervisors within the last five months from applicant’s professional life, relevant certificates, and a two-page supplementary document addressing the evaluation factors. Attachments must include a signed Form AID 302-3 offeror information for PSC available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms/aid-309-2 and must be in a format compatible with Microsoft word 2003/2010 or pdf.
This position is open to Cooperative Country Nationals (an individual who is a citizen of Togo – or a non-Togolese citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in Togo. All applicants must provide proof of eligible citizenship in their application. Non-Togolese citizens must attach copies of their permanent residency permit to their application to be eligible for consideration. No relocation expenses are provided to the job location, Lome, Togo. If transportation to Togo is required, it will be the employee’s responsibility. Failure to provide the stated requirements will result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
This publication provides synopsis of solicitation. Please log on to the following websites for a complete position requirements, position elements and position description.
https://www.usaid.gov/careers/vacancy-announcements
https://tg.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/project-manager
Closing date: June 7 — 2024
USAID/WA anticipates awarding one Personal Service Contract (PSC) regarding this announcement. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as result of this announcement.
