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In 1965, Clark Abt expressed a single, noble goal-to create a world free of war and poverty. The visionary set to work establishing Abt Associates. Over the next half century, the company became known as a bold, innovative and effective agent of social change, committed to improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. Today, Abt ...
Opportunity Summary
Abt Associates seeks a qualified Chief of Party a health facility electrification (HFE) and telecommunication activity. The activity will advance sub-Saharan Africa’s goals to improve the health and well-being of communities by drawing on private sector capacity and resources to provide rural and semi-rural health facilities with clean, reliable electricity generation and Internet connectivity. The activity will address the challenges in health electrification through a market-based approach, leveraging technical and financial resources. These efforts will complement USAID’s Global Health Strategy and the USAID Climate Strategy through the promotion and uptake of cleaner, renewable energy solutions that sustainably power health facilities, advancing better health while mitigating air pollution and creating employment and business opportunities.
The Chief of Party is responsible for leadership of the HFE and telecommunications project in Nigeria, Eswatini, Tanzania, Cote d'Ivoire, or the Democratic Republic of Congo and ensuring the effective implementation of the project. The Chief of Party represents the HFE project and is responsible for coordination among key local stakeholders including national, state and local government, private sector partners, other implementing partners and donor agencies. The Chief of Party will ensure the project achieves results including project deliverables and targets in an effective and compliant manner.
The Chief of Party will promote collaboration with other similar projects, government decision makers, and stakeholders to ensure the alignment of this project with their priorities and guidelines. This activity will focus on both the public and private sectors.
This position will be based in the capital and cover activities in nationwide. Applicants should be a local resident or have a work permit.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree + Twelve years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + Ten years of relevant experience, or PhD+ Eight years of relevant experience
Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.
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