NGO Jobs in Kenya - Chemonics


Chemonics International Inc., a leading U.S.-based international development consulting firm, seeks experienced, senior level specialists for the anticipated USAID-funded Agile and Harmonized Assistance to Devolved Institutions (AHADI) project in Kenya. 

This five-year contract’s aim is to 

1) provide higher quality services through improved governance at the county level; 

2) improve representation of citizen interests and oversight of targeted County government performance; and 

3) increase the functionality and effectiveness of the devolved system though improved intra-government and engagement.

Specific areas of expertise include: civil society and legislative strengthening, civic education, administrative, fiscal and political decentralization, and strengthening public financial management systems. 

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
 
Chief of Party
  • Minimum 15 years experience in project management
  • Minimum 10 years working in international development with progressively greater responsibility, minimum 5 years working in governance
  • Advanced degree in international affairs, economic development, public management, or related field, OR an additional 5 years work experience
Deputy Chief of Party
  • Minimum 8 years experience in project management
  • Minimum 5 years working in international development, minimum 2 years working in governance
  • Bachelor’s degree in international affairs, economic development, public management, or related field
Finance Manager
  • Minimum 8 years experience in financial management
  • Minimum 5 years working in international development
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or a related field
Grants Manager
  • Minimum 5 years experience in managing large grants facilities
  • Minimum 3 years working in international development
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, management, international affairs or a related field
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist
  • Minimum 5 years experience in written communications and M&E
  • Bachelor’s degree in international affairs, data management, journalism, public management or a related field
  • Minimum 3 years working in international development
  • Bachelor’s degree in international affairs, economic development, public management or related field
All candidates must possess English fluency, Kiswahili preferred. 

Experience in Kenya or East Africa, preferred.

Application Instructions: 

Please submit CV (including references), cover letter, and contact information to KenyaDevolutionChemonics@gmail.com by May 31, 2013, indicating the position to which you are applying in the subject line. 

No telephone inquiries, please. 

Finalists will be contacted. 

More information about Chemonics International can be found at www.chemonics.com.