Chemonics
seeks a chief of party for an anticipated USAID-funded regional trade
facilitation project. The project is expected to increase international
competitiveness, regional trade, and food security in the East Africa
region.
Specific
activities will 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).
We
are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the
lives of people around the world.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree
in economics, international trade, business administration, agriculture,
or related field required
- 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 an 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
- Capacity to
provide overall results-driven project leadership, management, and
technical direction
- Demonstrated
leadership, versatility, and integrity
- English fluency
required
Application
Instructions:
Send electronic submissions to EastAfricaTradeCOP@chemonics.com by July 31, 2013.
Send electronic submissions to EastAfricaTradeCOP@chemonics.com by July 31, 2013.
Please
include the name of the position in the subject line.
No
telephone inquiries, please.
Finalists
will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "East Africa Trade COP" in the subject line.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "East Africa Trade COP" in the subject line.
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