The client is seeking a Director of Technical Assistance to lead and manage their multi-sectoral technical team focused on infrastructure resilience initiatives. The Director will be responsible for providing strategic and technical leadership to integrate resilience measures into planning, design, and implementation globally. Key responsibilities include leading and mentoring the technical team, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and overseeing program implementation aligned with the client's strategic outcomes.
The ideal candidate will have a Masters in engineering, infrastructure planning, or disaster risk management, with at least 15 years of professional experience, including 6+ years in senior international leadership roles. They should have demonstrated expertise in at least two infrastructure sectors and experience leading multi-disciplinary technical teams and large-scale resilience programs. International project experience across multiple countries and UN regions is required for international hire eligibility.
Overall, the Director of Technical Assistance will play a crucial role in guiding infrastructure resilience initiatives, developing technical frameworks and standards, and promoting global knowledge exchange through CDRI forums and expert committees. They will also be responsible for capacity development, quality assurance, and external engagement, representing the client at high-level international dialogues on infrastructure resilience.