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  • Posted: Jan 24, 2018
    Deadline: Not specified
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    At Chemonics, we believe our mission of helping people live healthier, more productive, and more independent lives is driven by our commitment to service-service to our mission, to our beneficiaries, to our clients, and to our staff. From our founding in 1975, we have worked in more than 150 countries to help our clients, partners, and beneficiaries face ...
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    Deputy Chief of Party

    Chemonics seeks a deputy chief of party for an anticipated USAID-funded cross-border trade and resilience project in the East African Community (EAC) countries. The Strengthening Agriculture and Regional Resilience (STARR) project will assist the Kenyan, Ugandan, Tanzanian, and Burundian governments and neighboring nations with improving regional integration by identifying and mitigating policy constraints to agricultural trade and value chains, scaling up best practices, and strengthening the resilience and cooperation of regional networks. The deputy chief of party will assist the chief of party with managing and monitoring all program components, supervising staff, and overseeing office operations. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, economics, development, or a related field
    • Minimum of seven years of experience managing complex economic development and competitiveness programs in EAC countries
    • Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with government officials, private sector stakeholders, and business associations and networks
    • Professional experience managing and implementing donor-funded projects
    • Record of working collaboratively with host-country governments and the local private sector
    • Thorough knowledge and understanding of the regional economic and agricultural trade landscape
    • Strong interpersonal skills to maintain good relations with relevant partners and counterparts, including government, businesses, civil society, donors, and other partners
    • Strong organizational and diplomatic skills and ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks effectively, and meet deadlines
    • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
    • Fluency in English required

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Chemonics International on chemonicsesaf.formstack.com to apply

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