Transaction Advisor

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 preferred
• Minimum five years of experience in power sector required; eight years of experience preferred
• Experience with international donors, preferably USAID
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• English and Swahili fluency required


Responsibilities include:
• Coordinate with other Power Africa implementers and stakeholders, including other U.S
government agencies and donors
• Identify and develop a pipeline of priority projects under the Power Africa initiative 
• Collect information and develop analysis on power projects for investors, lenders, and the Power Africa Working Group
• Provide analysis on potential transactions and promising private sector-driven, high-impact energy projects
• Assist in implementation of Independenet Power Producer (IPP) framework
• Support technical capacity building and provide direct assistance on transaction issues to host-government and key ministries
• 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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