Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
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ICF is seeking experienced candidates for the role of Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) with a strong background in sustainable and secure energy markets for the anticipated USAID Sustainable Energy Activity in Nepal. The purpose of this activity is to promote secure, reliable, economically viable, and environmentally sustainable power to improve the lives and livelihoods of all Nepalis and is expected to build on the success of the USAID Urja Nepal program. Key pillars of support under Urja Nepal to date have included utility modernization, increased deployment of advanced energy technologies, transparent and efficient procurement processes, and regional energy trade and integration.
Reporting to the Chief of Party (COP), the DCOP will provide high-quality management and administrative oversight of the activity’s operations in the implementation of this multi-year USAID program. The position will be full-time and based in Kathmandu, Nepal and may involve frequent in-country travel. The DCOP will be responsible for the overall management and administrative oversight of the activity, including oversight of financial, procurement, and administrative tasks working to ensure full compliance with USAID, U.S. Government, and ICF administrative policies, guidelines, and regulations. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience overseeing program implementation and/or operations of a donor-funded development assistance program.
Appointment to the position is contingent on award of the Nepal Sustainable Energy Activity to ICF and on USAID approval of key personnel.
What you will be doing:
Provide high-quality leadership in the activity’s management and administration. Ensure compliance of project operations with USAID, U.S. Government, ICF, and other required administrative policies, guidelines, and regulations, as appropriate.Oversee and ensure timely consideration and delivery of administrative, compliance, financial, contracts, subcontracts, grants-under-contracts (as applicable), security, and logistical support actions of the activity, including ramping up and establishing office operations.Facilitate on-boarding of local staff and consultants in line with local labor laws.Facilitate engagement of ICF short-term technical assistance (STTA) experts and experts of other partner consortium members on in-country activities.Support collaborative communication with the ICF Home Office, USAID, and other key national and local stakeholders, international partners, etc. as required.Support the COP in ensuring the activity’s timely and complete submission of high-quality work plans, quarterly and annual reports, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) reports, financial reports, and any other deliverables required by USAID.Oversight of program team staff supporting management, administration, and operations of this USAID program; andMentor and support the success of team members.What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):
Five years of relevant experience (e.g., donor-funded program implementation, business administration, etc.);An advanced degree (i.e., a postgraduate degree, especially a master's degree or a doctorate) or a Bachelor’s degree with at least seven years of relevant work experience;Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English.What we would like you to have:
Management experience on USAID programs of similar size and complexity, as well as experience with USAID activity management, Agency policies, regulations, and financial management and reporting requirements are key strengths.5+ years of experience building partnerships with applicable national and local government agencies, legal and administrative service providers, and others as applicable.Advanced interpersonal, management, problem-solving, and analytical skills, as well as exceptional capabilities in verbal and written communications.Experience working in Nepal and/or other countries in South Asia in the energy sector and/or program management especially with donor-funded activities.#nepal25
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