Chief of Party Southern Africa Zambia Improving Governance 2014, Zambia

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for an anticipated multiyear, USAID-funded project in Zambia aimed at improving governance. The project will work with ministries in health, education, and community development to strengthen procurement, audit, and internal control functions. 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 project leadership, management, and technical direction
• Serve as the project's key liaison with USAID, the government of Zambia, stakeholders, and counterparts in the public and private sectors
• Manage and supervise the work of project personnel and subcontractors
• Ensure that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate
• Collaboratively create and implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision
• Oversee project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in public administration, public finance, accounting, or other relevant field
• Minimum 10 years of senior-level experience designing, implementing, and managing transparency, systems strengthening, government capacity development, or related programs
• Experience working collaboratively with government agencies, host-country governments and counterparts, and international donor agencies; USAID experience preferred
• Experience as chief of party on a donor-funded project in Zambia or elsewhere in Africa preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English required

Application Instructions: Send electronic submissions of CV, cover letter, and three references, with position title in the subject line to ZImprovingGovernance@chemonics.com by July 25, 2014 . 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 'Chief of Party - Zambia Improving Governance' 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/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will received consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.