Chief of party Guatemala

Chemonics seeks a qualified chief of party for the anticipated USAID-funded Guatemala Basic Education and Youth Workforce Development project. The project will focus on improving Guatemalan primary education and implementing youth workforce development initiatives. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure overall project leadership and vision
• Serve as the project's primary liaison with USAID, host-country government counterparts, andlocal partners
• Ensure that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate​

Qualifications: 

• Master's degree in education and/or relevant fields required
• Minimum of 10 years of senior management experience with multi-component programs addressing complex basic education and/or youth workforce development initiatives
• Previous experience as a USAID chief of party preferred
• Latin America experience required; Central America experience preferred   
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish required

Application instructions:

 

Send electronic submissions to GuatemalaEdYouth@chemonics.com by April 28, 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“Guatemala Basic Education - Chief of party” 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.