Chief of party Afghanistan

Chemonics seeks a chief of party of the anticipated USAID-funded Women in Transition (WIT) IQC. WIT will facilitate women's entry and advancement into senior-level positions in government, the private sector, and civil society. The chief of party will be based in Kabul, Afghanistan. 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 a 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, and strategic communications

Qualifications: 

• Advanced degree in education, gender/women's studies, international relations, sociology, economic development, or related field required
• Minimum eight years of experience managing/implementing large donor-funded projects
• Minimum three years of work experience with women's programs in developing countries
• Work experience in Afghanistan and/or Islamic countries​ required
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• English fluency required​​​; Dari or Pashto skills preferred

Application instructions:

Send electronic submissions to  WITCOP@chemonics.com​ by March 1, 2013. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. 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 "WIT - COP" 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.​