Job Announcement for Team Leader
Urbanization, climate change and increasing energy demands are some of the main challenges to our society and environment. COWI is an international consulting company based in Denmark with over 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide specialized consultancy and innovative solutions that better society and safeguard our environment. Our services are tailored to the specific needs of our customers, as stand-alone services or integrated in complex projects with urban development, infrastructure, climate adaptation, energy and health.
COWI A/S has recently been awarded a three-year contract by the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support the Government of Timor-Leste in the preparation of investments in three sectors; water and wastewater, solid waste and forestry.
COWI A/S is looking to recruit a Team Leader to support its activities in Timor-Leste. The program is currently in its pre-feasibility stage with two and a half years remaining.
POSITION REQUIRED:
Team Leader
Qualification and skills:
- At least a bachelor’s degree both in engineering or economics and a qualification on project management or equivalent, specialized in infrastructure development or in one of the program’s targeted sectors (water supply and sanitation, solid waste and forestry).
- Minimum of 12 years managerial experience, in particular in managing multi-disciplinary teams of senior professionals from different cultural areas, preferably with experience from both private and public sectors.
- Involvement as team leader in a minimum of 4 projects in developing countries, in the past 15 years, involving the preparation of feasibility studies for infrastructure projects in one or more of the targeted sectors, preferably in East Asia/ Pacific region.
- Proven experience on projects financed by multilateral development agencies.
- Experience in both private and public sector would be considered an asset.
- Proficiency in oral and written English language; working knowledge of Portuguese, Tetum or Bahasa Indonesia would be a significant advantage.
Remuneration will be competitive and women are encouraged to apply. Furthermore, this position is based in Dili, Timor Leste.
To apply please send your CV and a 1 page cover letter in English with the email titled “Job application Team Leader” and emailed to both kkmux@cowi.com and algg@cowi.com
by 21st February 2022.
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