Senior Technical Advisor - Power Africa EDEECA at DT Global

The senior technical advisor is responsible for providing overall technical leadership in achieving EDEECA’s expected results. This position will be based in East Africa, with frequent regional travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan required. This position is contingent on contract award to DT Global.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Providing technical leadership in delivery of expected results.
• Managing, supervising and coordinating technical services, prioritize the activities in-country, and providing thought leadership and technical support as needed to accelerate a support activity.
• Regularly liaising with the Power Africa Coordinator’s Office, USAID missions, and other USG agencies, as appropriate.
• Maintaining strong relationships with relevant regional organizations, such as the African Development Bank, and with private sector companies and host country governments.

Education & Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum ten (10) years of management experience implementing energy programs. Africa work experience is preferred.
• Excellent analytical abilities and track-record of effectively communicating complex issues and recommendations to policymakers, regulators, and non-technical decision-makers.
• Demonstrated ability to promptly address ad hoc requests in a similar capacity.