Component Team Leader - AECOM - Manila, Philippines

Position: Component Team Leader
Location: Manila, Philippines
Length of term: Long-term
Supervisor: Chief of Party


Proposal Summary:
The goal of the broader PFG bilateral engagement is to shift the Philippines from a low growth path to a higher, sustained and more inclusive growth on par with other high‐performing emerging economies. The COMPETE Project is intended to contribute to higher growth through the better provision of infrastructure, increased competitiveness of key industries, and increased access to credit. USAID will support measures that lower transport and logistics costs, reduce the cost of electricity, and promote the expansion of businesses in the priority sectors identified in the Philippine Development Plan, primarily in tourism and agribusiness.

The purpose of this contract is to provide technical assistance and services to support USAID’s Advancing Philippine Competitiveness (COMPETE) Project. The Contractor will work towards increasing the levels of domestic and foreign investment, increasing employment opportunities and raising domestic incomes by improving the provision of quality infrastructure, more competitive industries, and credit facilitation.

Position Background:
Businesses have repeatedly identified infrastructure weaknesses as a key obstacle to investment in the Philippines. The lack of infrastructure ranks as one of the top challenges facing the Philippine economy. The poor state of infrastructure has exacerbated the cost of doing business and adversely impact the competitiveness and attractiveness of the country as a business destination. Several factors constrain infrastructure development in the Philippines: (1) lack of public financing; (2) weak institutional capacity of government agencies to develop and prepare related‐ infrastructure feasibility studies; (3) unstable and inconsistent political and regulatory environment; and (4) a lack of transparency and competitiveness in the procurement and contracting process. It is estimated that an investment of at least 5 percent of GDP is needed to meet basic infrastructure requirements. Given the fiscal constraints faced by the government, the country needs to encourage greater private investments in infrastructure development. To address this financing gap, the Aquino administration has made public‐private partnerships (PPP) a flagship program and it is a major feature of the 2011‐2016 Medium‐Term Philippine Development Plan. To improve the country’s infrastructure, the COMPETE Project envisions a broad approach that will support efforts to: (i) strengthen the GPH’s Public‐Private Partnership (PPP) Program; (ii) lower power costs; and (iii) improve public infrastructure planning and budgeting.

Component Team Leader Qualifications:
· The Component Team Leader must have the relevant specialist post‐graduate degrees and at least ten years of relevant, progressively responsible experience, preferably on a USAID funded program.
· S/he should possess a combination of technical familiarity and management skills that spans the subject areas covered by the project and in‐depth experience in at least one of the major areas of involvement.
· The candidate should be able to demonstrate that he/she has the requisite experience to: a) effectively backstop and reinforce the other long and short‐term specialists; b) ensure that synergies among project elements are capitalized upon; c) ensure that the project focus remains on achieving results; and d) manage an effective monitoring and reporting system.
· Work experience in the Philippines is highly desired.
· Experience managing complex projects.
· Fluency in written and spoken English required. Fluency in Tagalog would be an advantage.
· Strong management skills and excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It’s a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world’s most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It’s a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It’s what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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