Technical Experts Southern Africa Zambia Good Governance 2014, Zambia

Chemonics seeks government institutional strengthening specialists 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.

We seek technical experts in the following areas:

• Procurement
• Audit
• Internal controls
• Financial administration
• Monitoring and evaluation

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in public administration, public finance, accounting, or other relevant field
• Minimum five years of experience in institutional procurement, audit, or institutional systems strengthening; project management experience preferred
• Proven managerial/supervisory experience
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills
• Experience working collaboratively with government agencies, host-country governments and counterparts, and international donor agencies; USAID experience preferred
• Strong understanding of government of Zambia procurement, audit, or internal control systems
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Experience in Zambia or elsewhere in Africa preferred
• 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 'Zambia Good Governance - Technical Experts' 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.