ACE is seeking a Program Manager of USAID Southeast Asia’s Smart Power Program (USAID SPP). The incumbent reports to the Executive Director. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Program Manager, under the supervision of the PFS Manager, will manage coordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, score carding and reporting the achievements of the project.
The Program Manager will perform the following core activities:
- Lead and manage the Project Management Unit (PMU).
- Lead, coordinate and implement the overall APAEC and USAID-SPP-related tasks.
- Lead the accomplishments of nine (9) milestones of the project annually and develop the report for every milestone.
- Develop the subsequent years’ Programs of Work and Key Performance Indicators.
- Lead the coordination and communication on the activities that involve other entities within ASEAN, such as ASEAN Sectoral Energy Bodies (SEB)/Sub-Sector Networks (SSNs) and ASEAN Working Groups.
- Facilitate required approvals and processes within ASEAN.
- Develop communications and advocacy strategies to promote regional energy cooperation.
- Monitor and evaluate the budget on a regular basis.
- Regularly report the progress of the project to the Executive Director of ACE.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A Master’s degree in engineering, energy management, energy economics and policy, or another appropriate specialist discipline. A Doctor’s degree is an advantage.
- Preferably with a minimum of ten (10) years of excellent professional working experience with a minimum of five (5) years of extensive experience in project management.
- Experience in project development, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.
- Having experience working on USAID-related projects is an advantage.
- Highly knowledgeable on energy issues, global and regional energy trends and development.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate staff, especially in a multi-cultural working environment and ability to identify their professional/technical development needs.
- Demonstrated ability to perform project management, such as project review and evaluation, identifying opportunities for project funding and preparing quality project reports and other documents; and be able to communicate such reports in meetings, seminars, workshops, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate, facilitate, and implement multi-stakeholder projects or initiatives in the ASEAN Region.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and organise tasks and workflows, with proven ability for accuracy under pressure and adherence to deadlines.
- Ability to multi-task, work long and irregular hours, perform tasks outside of job scope, and willingness to travel on short notice.
PERSONAL COMPETENCES
- Teamwork, action-oriented, problem-solving, analytical and creative thinking.
- Ability to work accurately, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines, organise work efficiently and deal simultaneously with a wide variety of tasks.
- Excellent interpersonal attributes, including sensitivity, sound, strong organisational and leadership capability, able to work effectively and efficiently in a multicultural environment.
- Promote open reporting culture that is transparent, compliant, and has integrity.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
HOW TO APPLY
Read more information at https://aseanenergy.org/vacancies/ and click “Apply Now” by 21 April 2024 at the latest. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Selection Committee’s decision is final, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
