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Job Summary
Due to our strong pipeline of projects within the transportation field, we may have an opening for an experienced Chief of Party (COP). If you would like to be the first one to hear about this opportunity when it will arise, submit an expression of interest now and let’s stay in touch.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for overall program management and implementation ensuring application of international best practices consistent with client expectations and abilities
Ensures program results and outcomes including client satisfaction, timely deliverable submission, assignment completion, and quality assurance and control
Supervises all field-based program technical staff, consultants, locally-hired support staff, and partners
Minimum Requirements
Advanced degree in Civil Engineering, ideally related to hydropower, water resources management, water sanitation and supply management, natural resources management, climate change or other relevant fields
20 years of Project Management experience of infrastructure projects
Prior Chief of party or equivalent experience on infrastructure projects of at least a USD10 Mil value
Deep understanding of, and experience working in, the infrastructure sector, natural resource management, IWRM, public-private partnerships and/or donor funding.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing complex programs in Africa.
What We Offer
AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that AECOM does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, AECOM will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, AECOM explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of AECOM.