Chiefs of party Guatemala

Chemonics seeks multiple chiefs of party for anticipated USAID-funded democracy and governance projects in Central America. These projects will focus on a wide range of topics including at-risk youth, crime and violence prevention, transparency and anti-corruption, local governance, and civil society engagement. We are looking for individuals with experience in Central America who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide project leadership, management, and  technical direction 
• Serve as the project's key liaison with USAID, government counterparts, and local partners and other institutions
• Manage and supervise the work of project personnel and subcontractors
• Ensure that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate
• Oversee project work planning, performance, and long-term programmatic vision 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in international development projects, specifically democracy and governance projects
• Minimum four years of experience as chief of party or deputy chief of party or comparable project management experience; experience managing projects with at least $3 million in annual expenditures strongly preferred
• Experience working with diverse host-country partners preferred, including experience overseeing grants or subcontracts
• Ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners, including the private sector, public sector, and civil society and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams 
• Several years of experience in Central America and knowledge of the region's political and economic environment required; long-term experience in Guatemala is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility,​ and integrity
• Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written
• Fluency in written and oral English and Spanish required   ​

​​​Application Instructions:

 

Send electronic submissions to guatemalaCOP@chemonics.com by June 30, 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 "Chief of Party, Democracy and Governance" 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.