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WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and economic development professionals. We are a devoted and trusted partner to federal, state, and local government agencies; multilateral institutions; and private sector clients. To this diverse client base, we bring strategic vision and an entrepreneurial spirit, developing innovative solutions to some of the world’s most challenging problems.
WSP is currently accepting CVs for an Objective 2 Lead for the anticipated USAID/Guatemala Smart and Security Cities project (projected to be $25-$50 million in size). This aims of this project are to:
Position Description
The Objective 2 Lead, a member of the Project’s senior management team, will lead the implementation of Objective 2 (“Greater municipal service delivery through efficient planning, designing, and financing capacity for urban development and growth”). S/he will oversee a team that will work closely beneficiary municipalities to a) develop and implement Smart City frameworks to strengthen the use of data to improve the planning and provision of services and to reduce crime and violence; b) expand space for citizen participation in planning, budgeting and performance oversight; c) increase own source revenue; and d) strengthen performance measurement and accountability systems and improve transparency.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Anticipated roles include, but not limited to, the following:
Qualifications:
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible, agile and hybrid workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
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