Application Deadline: | 5/6/2012 | |
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Description: | Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. (Cardno) is seeking candidates for the position of Africa Regional Manager for a USAID-funded Further Advancing the Blue Revolution Initiative (FABRI). FABRI is tasked with strengthening regional platforms for integrated water resources management; promoting implementation of successful approaches, systems, and practices to improve agricultural water management; fostering transboundary water cooperation; and improving water and sanitation utility performance and financial viability. The Africa Regional Manager position is a full-time, two year position, based in Bethesda, Maryland. Working closely with FABRI Team, the primary focus of the work of the Africa Regional Manager will support the Chief of Party in annual work planning, managing, and overseeing, including necessary monitoring and evaluation, of FABRI’s Africa component. He/she will represent the Africa component of the project to the Africa Bureau, other donors and stakeholders, and in international, regional, and national meetings. Key responsibilities will include: ■ Participate in FABRI activities related to the Bureau of Africa component, contributing to the preparation of scopes of work, and terms of reference ■ Represent FABRI at Africa-related meetings with international associations and donors in Africa and other locations, particularly African Ministries Counsel on Water (AMCOW) and African Water Association (AfWA), and with USAID regional offices and bilateral missions ■ Secure and coordinate, as necessary, FABRI consultants, grantees and other stakeholders involved in implementation of the Africa component ■ Assist the FABRI Project Operations Manager to review monthly invoices pertaining to the Africa Project component ■ Contribute to conceptualizing new or re-focused activities and interventions for USAID ■ Make appropriate field visits to monitor the status of the program | |
Qualifications: | ■ MA or comparable graduate degree in water-related field, technical or managerial ■ At least 15 years administrative experience on USAID or other international donor-funded technical assistance project ■ Able to communicate effectively and function culturally with all levels of staff, vendors, and public ■ Prior program management and supervisory experience preferred ■ Regional experience in Africa preferred | |
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