Technical Experts - Pretoria
Chemonics International
Chemonics seeks experts for the anticipated five-year $30-$35 million USAID-funded Resilient Cities Limpopo Activity. The purpose of this activity is to increase access to safely managed and reliable critical services—namely water, sanitation, and solid waste management— for urban residents in the Limpopo River Basin. The activity will achieve this by partnering with municipalities and entities that are responsible for service delivery, as well as with national governments, to: Improve operations and management of water, sanitation, and solid waste services, including natural resource and infrastructure asset management; Build institutional capacity for cost-effective service delivery, including a national capacity for policy implementation and municipal support, as well as ensuring a focus on gender, equity and social inclusion; Increase and optimize private sector participation in provision or investment in service delivery and associated infrastructure; and Improve public financial management for sustainability of service delivery improvements Candidates with an interest in supporting this opportunity in long- or short-term capacities should note your area of interest/expertise when applying and include their CV and current contact information. Citizens of Botswana, Mozambique, and South Africa are strongly encouraged to apply. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. We are seeking technical experts in the following areas: Water resource management Water service delivery Sanitation and solid waste management Recycling Circular economy Community outreach and engagement Capacity building/institutional strengthening Urban planning Urban resiliency Private sector engagement Water financing WASH governance Municipal financial management Climate finance Climate risk management Gender, equity, and social inclusion Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) / Collaboration, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) Communications and knowledge management Human resources Grants management Financial management and accounting Operations management and administration Procurement Logistics IT Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 7 years of progressively responsible experience in one or more of the areas listed above. Experience working in the Southern Africa region and/or the countries of Botswana, Mozambique, and/or South Africa on similar issues. Excellent oral and written English skills required. Knowledge of local languages strongly preferred. Experience with USAID- or other donor-funded programs preferred Ability to form strong working relationships, mentor, and motivate staff and counterparts. Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity. 11Application Instructions: . Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 5th 2024 11:59 PM EST. Early applications encouraged. No telephone inquiries, please. Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors. LI-DNI
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