Chief of Party AECOM Dar es Salaam
Job Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 30th October 2023
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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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.
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