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Chemonics International, a U.S.- based international development consulting firm, seeks a Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID/Zambia District Governance Strengthening activity. The activity will help Zambian citizens and their government service providers build a durable system that responds to local needs, supports stronger USAID results, and increases country ownership of national poverty reduction. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Qualifications:
- A masters degree in relevant social or administrative science or related field
- Minimum 10 years of relevant senior-level professional experience required, with at least 5 years of experience in sub-Saharan Africa. Southern Africa experience preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience in managing and supervising a team working on service provision, decentralization and local governance activities
- Five years of experience of Chief of Party in decentralization or local government strengthening projects
- Demonstrated experience in project management leadership, including human resources, procurement, subcontracts or sub-awards, and accounting/finance as well as monitoring, evaluating and learning, documenting project performance; evaluating subcontractor and grantee activities and providing overall guidance and direction
- Demonstrated track record of provincial strengthening, reform and support with evidence of responsible managerial experience implementing complex donor-funded projects with multiple activities
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with government representatives and other stakeholders, particularly at the provincial or district level
- Experience with donor-funded development projects of a similar scale and scope, USAID preferred
- Knowledge and experience in training and facilitation
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Professional level of oral and written fluency in the English language required
Application Instructions:
Please submit an electronic version of your CV and contact information at https://bit.ly/2DKcPZ3 by March 22, 2019. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The protection of your personal data is important to Chemonics. If you are located in the EU, please read our EU Recruiting Data Privacy Notice to learn how we process your personal data. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
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