USAID East Africa Trade Hub Program
Chemonics International, a U.S. based international development
consulting firm, is seeking a chief of party for an anticipated USAID-funded regional trade facilitation
project.
The project will support national and regional bodies as they
collaborate to facilitate intraregional trade and improve economic
integration.
Expected specific activities include harmonization of regional
trade policies, support to East Africa Community (EAC), and linking regional
suppliers to US markets to take advantage of the African Growth and Opportunity
Act (AGOA).
Qualifications for chief of party:
- Advanced
degree in economics, international trade, business administration,
agriculture or related field
- Minimum
10 years of experience in international development, preferably in trade,
agriculture, or economic growth
- Proven
track record managing large complex projects in sub-Saharan Africa,
preferably for a donor funded project
- High
level of interpersonal, technical, and analytical skills including a
demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a
broad range of public and private sector counterparts and other key
stakeholders
- Ability
to collaboratively create and implement a strategic, long-term
programmatic vision
- Strong
oral communication skills
- Demonstrated
capacity to provide overall results-driven project leadership, management,
and technical direction
Application Instructions:
Send electronic submissions to:
EastAfricaTradeCOP@chemonics.com
by March 22, 2013, indicating “Chief of Party” in the subject
line.
No telephone inquiries, please.
Finalists will be contacted.