Chemonics Technical Specialists in Iraq

Chemonics seeks technical specialists for the ongoing $76-million, four-year, USAID-funded Iraq Governance Strengthening project. Launched in October 2011, the project supports decentralization efforts to build the capacity of Iraqi subnational government units to effectively respond to the needs of their constituencies, increase citizens' involvement in local decision-making, and increase the accountability and transparency of local authorities.

 We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. 

Chemonics seeks specialists with experience in the following areas:

• Integrated development in planning and budgeting/strategic planning
• Policy reform
• Public-private partnerships
• Local government associations

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant field required
• Minimum five years of relevant work experience required
• Minimum five years of experience with a USAID-funded project or similar international organization preferred
• Proven track record in similar local governance position
• Experience working in developing or transitional environments
• Experience developing and facilitating training and producing training materials
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Experience working in the Middle East required; experience working in Iraq preferred
• Must be willing to travel and work in Iraq
• English fluency required; Arabic language skills strongly preferred

Application Instructions:

 

Send resume and cover letter by electronic submission to IraqGSP_STTA@chemonics.com by October 12, 2012. Please include the name of the relevant technical area in the subject line. 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 "Iraq Governance Strengthening Project - Technical Specialist" 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.