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Mongolia Chief of party

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the ongoing USAID-funded Business Plus Initiative project in Mongolia. The project aims to enhance the private sector's role in Mongolia's growing economy by complementing and supporting the Mongolian government's strategy to advance business enabling policies, strengthen private-sector competitiveness, and build capacity within the financial sector. 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 technical direction and leadership for the project
* Serve as primary liaison of management and evaluation among USAID/Washington, project personnel, and other project stakeholders
* Provide quality assurance for project activities, including grants, procurement, budgeting, and monitoring and evaluation
* Supervise and report on contract finances regularly and ensure timely completion of project deliverables
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Start in February or March 2012 and remain until project closeout in June 2016

Qualifications:
* Advanced degree in economics, business administration, international development, or relevant field
* Minimum 10 years of experience implementing and managing USAID or donor-funded projects to improve economic growth in developing countries; experience as chief of party preferred
* Minimum 10 years of experience implementing private-sector development projects with specialization in business enabling environments; experience in economic policy reform and the strengthening of financial institutions
* Exceptional interpersonal and managerial skills with proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with USAID staff, senior government officials, counterparts, and beneficiaries
* Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
* Fluency in written and spoken English required

How to apply:

Send electronic submissions to MongoliaCOPRecruit@chemonics.com by February 28, 2012. Qualified applicants should include a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, a current CV including all language abilities, and a list of five references with contact information. Please also include the position title in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please.

Applicants should also download and complete our EEO self-identification form and separately submit it to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com when applying for this position. Please include "name of position, region/country" in the subject line. Applicants can indicate on the form their choice not to disclose. Thank you for completing the form and supporting our EEO reporting requirements.

Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability and genetic information.