Chemonics Deputy chief of party

Chemonics seeks a deputy 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.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in agricultural production, agricultural science, water resources management, international development, business management, or a related field required
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience managing and implementing large donor-funded agricultural or counter-narcotic programs, particularly in transitional, Islamic, or post-conflict countries
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible supervisory experience, including direct supervision of a diverse team of professional and support staff
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to motivate staff to be accountable for program outcomes
• Experience mentoring and building capacity of national staff
• Experience with host-government and private-sector partners in planning, implementing, and evaluating agricultural development activities at the national and sub-national levels
• Expertise in agricultural production, agricultural extension, agribusiness, value chain development activities, dry land and irrigated agriculture, water resources management in agriculture, or agronomy
• Experience as a team leader or technical lead for projects with similar complexity in Afghanistan or other conflict or post-conflict countries
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Willingness to live and work in Afghanistan
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in Dari or Pashto preferred

Application Instructions:

Please send electronic submissions to AfghanistanRADPDCOP@chemonics.com by October 15, 2012. Please list the position title in the subject line and include a CV, cover letter, and three recent professional references. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. No submissions or expressions of interest will be considered after this date.To review additional job opportunities, please visit our website at www.chemonics.com.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "Deputy 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.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in agricultural production, agricultural science, water resources management, international development, business management, or a related field required
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience managing and implementing large donor-funded agricultural or counter-narcotic programs, particularly in transitional, Islamic, or post-conflict countries
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible supervisory experience, including direct supervision of a diverse team of professional and support staff
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to motivate staff to be accountable for program outcomes
• Experience mentoring and building capacity of national staff
• Experience with host-government and private-sector partners in planning, implementing, and evaluating agricultural development activities at the national and sub-national levels
• Expertise in agricultural production, agricultural extension, agribusiness, value chain development activities, dry land and irrigated agriculture, water resources management in agriculture, or agronomy
• Experience as a team leader or technical lead for projects with similar complexity in Afghanistan or other conflict or post-conflict countries
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Willingness to live and work in Afghanistan
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in Dari or Pashto preferred

Application Instructions:

Please send electronic submissions to AfghanistanRADPDCOP@chemonics.com by October 15, 2012. Please list the position title in the subject line and include a CV, cover letter, and three recent professional references. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. No submissions or expressions of interest will be considered after this date.To review additional job opportunities, please visit our website at www.chemonics.com.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "Deputy 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.