Deadline : 05 January, 2021

Location: Somalia

Chemonics is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Chief of Party.

The mission of Chemonics is to promote meaningful change around the world by helping people live healthier, more productive, and more independent life.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction, oversight, and implementation of programme activities in compliance with USAID regulations and Chemonics policies and procedures
• Serve as the primary liaison with USAID on strategic, managerial, and technical matters
• Lead efforts to collaborate and coordinate with other USAID/Somalia projects, DFID projects, local organisations, the government of Somalia, and other key stakeholders
• Ensure quality control and overall responsiveness of technical assistance provided under the contract, including programme results and deliverables
• As a representative of Chemonics, professionally work with USAID, local government counterparts, private sector associations, civil society organisations, and other key stakeholders
• Ensure relevant, productive and complementary activities are coordinated and leveraged effectively

Requirements

• Master’s degree in International Development, Health, Economic Development, or a relevant field
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 15 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of master’s degree
• Ten years, minimum, of relevant technical experience in international development, preferably in agriculture, economic development (at least eight of these years must be in a management/leadership position in programmes of a similar scope and scale)
• Six years, minimum, of experience in similar development context (preferred)
• Ability to successfully lead and manage challenging projects involving both public and private stakeholders
• High level of leadership, interpersonal, technical, and analytical skills including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a broad range of public and private sector counterparts and key stakeholders
• Knowledge and experience with the Feed the Future programme and its reporting requirements
• Ability to provide technical guidance to partners in assessment, development, and implementation of the activity’s data quality initiatives
• Knowledge of the current and historic agricultural and economic sectors in Somalia (preferred)
• Ability to work effectively in teams and collaborate in a multi-agency setting
• Outstanding problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, and flexibility
• Ability to communicate in English clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

To apply and for more information, click here.

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