Chemonics specialists in Liberia

Chemonics seeks long- and short-term specialists for an anticipated USAID-funded anti-corruption project in Liberia. The project aims to promote competent investigations, successful prosecutions, and public awareness and to assist the Liberian Anti-Corruption Commission and civil society organizations. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

We seek expressions of interest for the following positions:

Chief of party

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in political science, public policy, public administration, government, law, or a related field preferred
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience implementing donor-funded anti-corruption programs that support investigation, good governance, increased prosecution, transparency and accountability reforms, and systemwide education and dialogue to advance anti-corruption reforms
• Familiarity with USAID regulations and experience in systems and office set-up, budgeting, and financial management
• Experience in international program management and overseeing multiple program areas simultaneously
• Work experience in Africa or post-conflict countries
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in written and spoken English required

Anti-corruption specialists

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in a relevant field preferred
• Minimum eight years of direct technical legal work experience in anti-corruption
• Minimum five years of international experience in legal reform, preferably in Africa
• Strong understanding of justice system development, anti-corruption investigation and prosecution methodology, and reforms to increase government accountability
• Expertise in investigation and reporting, capacity building regarding ethics and transparency for government personnel systems and operations, public procurements and financial management systems, and the implementation of public complaint procedures
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in written and spoken English required

Policy advisor

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred
• Minimum five years of experience in advising government officials on policy issues
• Experience building relationships with government counterparts at the local and national levels
• Proven capability for coalition building, dialogue facilitation, and coordination with other donors
• An understanding of Liberian legal code and sensitivity to the local policy environment preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in written and spoken English required

Public communications advisor

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in a relevant field preferred
• Minimum five years of professional experience in public awareness and communication activities
• Experience working in concert with other donors and NGOs as well as with government entities
• Background in developing or leading communications training for government officials or civil society organizations highly preferred
• Knowledge of Liberian anti-corruption issues, media outlets, and judicial system desirable
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in written and spoken English required

How to apply:

Application Instructions:

Please submit CV and cover letter with the subject: "Anti-corruption: [position title]" in the subject line toLiberiaRecruit@chemonics.com by August 31, 2012. This recruit is being conducted on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible. 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 "Liberia anti-corruption - [position title]" 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 employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.