Chief of party Afghanistan

Chemonics seeks a chief of party to help lead and manage the anticipated USAID-funded Afghanistan Regional Agricultural Development Program (RADP-South). This program will aim to foster economic growth for farmers and agribusinesses through increased productivity and production in target regions; strengthen market access and increase the profitability of small and medium agribusinesses; build food security and support the adoption of licit crops, with a focus on wheat, livestock, and other value chains; and increase women's participation in high-value agricultural value chain activities. 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, government counterparts, other implementing partners and contractors, and local partners
  
• Manage and supervise the work of project personnel and subcontractors
  
• Ensure project assistance is technically sound and appropriate
  
• Oversee project work planning, performance management, financial management, budgeting, and strategic communications

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in agricultural production, agricultural science, water resources management, international development, business management, or a related field required
  
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible international development experience in designing, managing, and implementing large agricultural or business development programs
  
• Minimum five years of experience as a project director or chief of party of large donor-funded technical assistance teams for projects of similar magnitude and complexity, particularly in Afghanistan or transitional, Islamic, or post-conflict countries
  
• Expertise in agriculture and agribusiness development, local capacity building or business enabling environment, program design and implementation; private-sector experience desirable
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to hold staff accountable for quality outputs and results, communicate with external stakeholders, and interact professionally with senior host-government counterparts on policy and other strategic issues
  
• Ability to collaborate with other contractors, local implementing partners, and teams implementing U.S.-government and other donor-funded programs, including activities in sectors such as infrastructure and democracy and governance
  
• Excellent written communication skills ​
  
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  
• Willingness to live and work in Afghanistan
  
• Fluent English required; proficiency in Dari or Pashto preferred

Application Instructions:

Please send electronic submissions to AfghanistanRADPCOP@chemonics.com by August 31, 2012. Please list the position title in the subject line and include a resume, cover letter, and three recent professional references. 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 "Chief of Party - RADP-South" 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.​​​​