CHIEF OF PARTY - CHEMONICS

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated, three-year USAID-funded African Institutions Innovation Mechanism Assist project. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the project will provide technical assistance to the African Institutions Innovation Mechanism project and play an important role in USAID's Feed the Future initiative. More specifically, it will mobilize capacity building providers, technical experts, and consultants to help USAID/East Africa build strong partnerships with local organizations; assist USAID with the management and tracking of an annual program statement; and provide technical assistance to African partners and USAID missions in Feed the Future-focus countries. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. 

Responsibilities include:

• Provide overall project leadership, management, and technical direction
• Liaise with USAID, government counterparts, and local partners
• Manage and supervise project personnel and subcontractors
• Ensure project assistance is technically sound and appropriate
• Oversee project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field
• Minimum 10 years of overseas experience, including at least five years in Africa 
• Strong background in agriculture and food security and familiarity with programs in related fields, including trade, finance, and nutrition
• Experience with grants management, environmental impact assessments, and capacity building with a variety of organizations
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Knowledge of East African organizations working in agriculture and food security
• Experience managing and implementing USAID projects
• Fluency in English required

Application Instructions: 

Send electronic submissions to AIIM-A​ssistKeyPersonnel@chemonics.com​ by March 23, 2012. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Applicants should also download and complete our EEO self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com. Please include the name and location of the position in the subject line. Applicants can indicate on the form their choice not to disclose their information. Thank you for completing the form and supporting our EEO reporting requirements. 

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, or genetic information.