Senior Transaction Advisor

Phone: No calls required please

Position: Senior Transaction Advisor

Location: Tanzania,Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya,

Deadline :Dec 21 2013

Description:

Chemonics seeks long-term technical specialists for the anticipated three-year, USAID-funded Power Africa Transactions and Reforms Program. The program aims to support capacity building and transactions under the U.S. President's Power Africa Initiative, focusing initially on the following countries: Liberia, Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Qualification:

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in energy-related engineering, policy, business, finance, economics, or a related field required; advanced degree required
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the power sector 
• Extensive experience in power sector reform issues highly desirable
• Experience with international donors, preferably USAID
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• English fluency required; Swahili fluency highly desirable 
Responsibilities include:
• Coordinate and oversee transaction advisors from other Power Africa countries
• Monitor progress of transaction advisors and identify areas where additional support or U.S
government engagement is necessary
• Interact regularly with USAID and government officials to ensure that project initiatives are well-integrated and meet Power Africa targets and goals
• Serve as a technical resource and senior advisor to transaction advisors
• Coordinate with other Power Africa implementers and stakeholders, including other U.S
government agencies and donors
• Gather information and develop analysis on power projects for investors, lenders, and the Power Africa Working Group
• Monitor and report on project development, assistance implementation, and reforms; track progress against Power Africa targets and objectives

How to apply:

Qualified applicants please send CVs and expressions of interest to PATRPrecruitChemonics@gmail.com. No telephone inquiries please. Only finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "Technical advisors - Power Africa" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

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.

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