Chemonics seeks a chief of party for an anticipated multiyear, USAID-funded Feed the Future agriculture project in Mozambique. The project aims to promote market-oriented, competitive businesses in priority food and cash crop sectors and strengthen the policy environment for private sector development and trade. 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 key liaison with USAID, the government of Mozambique, 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 agriculture, economics, or related field required
- Minimum 15 years of senior-level experience designing, implementing, and managing large (more than $50 million) agricultural development and nutrition-related interventions; USAID or other donor-funded project experience preferred
- Proven track record in building capacity of local private sector and improving government policy on agricultural development
- Experience as chief of party on a donor-funded project in Mozambique or elsewhere in Africa preferred
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluency in English required; Portuguese proficiency preferred
How to apply:
Application Instructions:
Send electronic submissions to MozambiqueFtF@chemonics.com by August 15, 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 formand submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "Chief of Party - Mozambique FtF" 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 receive 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.
