Job Title : Chief of party
Job Description
Closing date: 24 Feb 2012
Chemonics seeks a chief of party for an anticipated USAID-funded project in northern Uganda focused on enhancing accountability, improving local government governance, supporting non state actors to increase voice, and demanding improved services. The expected project will strengthen local government systems and improve accountability and service delivery. Applicants must be willing travel throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. 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
* Broaden support for civil society and advocacy efforts that provided constructive oversight to local governments
* Improve legal, policy, regulatory and institutional environments for local governments
* Strengthen procurement, budgeting, and auditing procedures at the local level
* Produce greater transparency and accountability in public service delivery
Qualifications:
* Advance degree in international development, public administration, law, communications, or other relevant field required
* Minimum 10 years of international work experience required; roles as chief of party or deputy chief of party experience preferred
* Previous experience working closely with USAID and supporting governments in post-conflict or state-building conditions
* Previous experience in the development sector in Sub-Saharan Africa Knowledge of northern Uganda
* Demonstrate leadership, versatility, and integrity
* Fluency in written and spoken English required; Luo preferred
Finalists will be contacted.
Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability and genetic information.
How to Apply
Send electronic submissions to UgandaCOP@chemonics.com by February 24, 2012. No telephone inquiries, please.
Applicants should also download and complete our EEO self-identification form and separately submit it to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com when applying for this position. Please include “name of position, region/country” in the subject line. Applicants can indicate on the form their choice not to disclose. Thank you for completing the form and supporting our EEO reporting requirements.
Job Description
Closing date: 24 Feb 2012
Chemonics seeks a chief of party for an anticipated USAID-funded project in northern Uganda focused on enhancing accountability, improving local government governance, supporting non state actors to increase voice, and demanding improved services. The expected project will strengthen local government systems and improve accountability and service delivery. Applicants must be willing travel throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. 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
* Broaden support for civil society and advocacy efforts that provided constructive oversight to local governments
* Improve legal, policy, regulatory and institutional environments for local governments
* Strengthen procurement, budgeting, and auditing procedures at the local level
* Produce greater transparency and accountability in public service delivery
Qualifications:
* Advance degree in international development, public administration, law, communications, or other relevant field required
* Minimum 10 years of international work experience required; roles as chief of party or deputy chief of party experience preferred
* Previous experience working closely with USAID and supporting governments in post-conflict or state-building conditions
* Previous experience in the development sector in Sub-Saharan Africa Knowledge of northern Uganda
* Demonstrate leadership, versatility, and integrity
* Fluency in written and spoken English required; Luo preferred
Finalists will be contacted.
Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability and genetic information.
How to Apply
Send electronic submissions to UgandaCOP@chemonics.com by February 24, 2012. No telephone inquiries, please.
Applicants should also download and complete our EEO self-identification form and separately submit it to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com when applying for this position. Please include “name of position, region/country” in the subject line. Applicants can indicate on the form their choice not to disclose. Thank you for completing the form and supporting our EEO reporting requirements.
