Chief of party Jordan

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated USAID-funded workforce development project in Jordan. The project will focus on building the capacity of the workforce in Jordan, particularly among youth, women, and vulnerable populations, to improve standards of living for Jordanians. The workforce development program will approach employment generation from several angles, including building the capacity of technical and vocational education institutions, supporting private sector counterparts to better integrate university graduates and trained workers, and adjusting workforce development programs to better respond to the demands of the private sector. 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 technical direction for the project
• Collaborate with senior USAID in-country staff and Chemonics field- and home-office staff 
• Manage and oversee reporting and communication of project progress 
• Lead and guide project staff managing technical activities 
• Represent the project at regional and countrywide implementing partner conferences 
• Assess program capabilities, practices, initiatives, and activities against wider USAID strategic objectives

​Qualifications: 

• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline required
• Minimum 10 years of experience in workforce development-related programs, preferably targeting youth and women
• Minimum three years of chief of party experience on international donor projects; preferably USAID projects
• Experience working in Jordan and/or the Middle East strongly preferred
• Demonstrated​ leadership, versatility, and integrity
• English fluency required; professional-level proficiency in Arabic preferred 

​​​Application instructions:

 

​​Send electronic submissions to JordanWFD@chemonics.com by April 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 - Jordan WFD" 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.

 

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