Deputy chief of party Afghanistan

Chemonics seeks a deputy chief of party for an anticipated four-year USAID-funded task order under the Public Financial Management IDIQ designed to provide technical assistance on trade agreements, World Trade accession, and rules compliance; organization of regional trade fairs and private sector matchmaking events; and capacity building for the implementation of reforms in customs, as well as value-added tax in Afghanistan. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Assist the chief of party in overseeing implementation of liberalized trade facilitation and regional integration, customs reform, and public outreach components by providing technical expertise and managerial guidance
• Supervise and provide guidance to regional operations and program staff
• Assist in project management planning, other project deliverables, and reporting to our client, the Afghan government, and other key stakeholders 
• Participate in key program planning and management activities and assist the chief of party in the implementation of the annual work plans

Qualifications: 

• Advanced degree in trade facilitation, financial policy, economics, or a related field preferred 
• Minimum 10 years of experience with Ph.D., 12 years of experience with masters or J.D., or 15 years of experience with a bachelors degree 
• Experience in post conflict or transitional countries
• Experience managing (as chief of party, deputy chief of party, or similar position) a large or complex development project
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity 
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing  
• Qualified Afghan nationals are encouraged to apply 
• English fluency required 

Application instructions: 

Send electronic submissions to TAFARecruit@chemonics.com​ by April 19, 2013. Please submit a cover letter describing skills and interests and indicate deputy chief of party - Afghanistan in the e-mail 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 "Deputy chief of party - TAFA" 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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