Chemonics seeks a chief of party for anticipated USAID-funded
agriculture and private sector development projects in Senegal. The
chief of party will likely be based in Dakar. 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 leadership, management, and general technical direction of the project, ensuring an integrated vision among different components and actors and a focus on achieving results
- Identify issues and risks related to project implementation and adjust activities accordingly
- Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with USAID, government officials, partner organizations, and other stakeholders
- Build the capacity of local public and private sector entities
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; advanced degree preferred
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in agricultural development or related programs
- Experience in the private sector very desirable
- Proven success as a chief of party, senior program manager, or an equivalent position managing large, complex development programs with a value chain development focus, preferably in an African context
- Effective strategic thinking and ability to dialogue with host-country government
- Experience in capacity building and strengthening relationships among value chain actors
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of organizations (government, private sector, NGOs, and research institutions)
- Experience working in West Africa strongly preferred, but not required
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- English and French language proficiency (minimum FSI Reading 3 and Speaking 3) required
Application Instructions:
Please send electronic submissions to Senegalrecruit@chemonics.com
by July 30, 2013. Please send only one application with the position
title in the subject line of the email. No telephone inquiries.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and only 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 "Chief of Party Senegal" in
the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or
ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information
requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal
employment opportunity reporting requirements.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation,
sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic
information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other
non-merit factors.
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