Chief of Party - Balkans Energy Sector Development

ProSidian Seeks a Chief of Party to support an engagement for an independent agency of the United States Federal Govt. that is primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance. 

The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to to facilitate future investments in the energy sector for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH); increase BiH's energy security; maintain the robustness of BiH's position as an electricity exporter and; help prevent corruption in the sector. The proposed activity is envisioned to assist the BiH energy sector to support the creation of an investor-friendly legislative and regulatory framework in accordance with Energy Community (EnC) Treaty obligations (and thus European Union (EU) Energy Directives) and to continue the integration of its energy sector into the regional and EU energy markets. Key workstream coverage for the ProSidian Engagement Team include Natural Gas Technical Assistance, Electricity Technical Assistance, Cross-cutting Assistance on EU Accession Requirements in the BiH Energy Sector, and Cross-cutting Assistance and Activities in Public Outreach.

Chief of Party Candidates shall work to support requirements for Program Support and primary responsibilities are aimed at providing overall leadership management and general technical direction of the entire program, ensuring an integrated vision among different components and actors, and a focus on achieving the results defined in the contract.

This individual will be expected to identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner, and suggest appropriate program adjustments. This individual shall act as the key liaison between USAID/Bosnia and Herzegovina and all other counterparts and implementing partners involved with the program. The position requires significant coordination skills, broad general and technical knowledge, experience in energy policy work in foreign countries, preferably the Balkans, and skills to ensure coherence and consistency in spite of urgent deadlines.