Chief of party , Singapore

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for an anticipated USAID-funded project to support the US-Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). The project aims to strengthen the capacity of the APEC Secretariat and the APEC's foreign assistance-eligible developing member economies to advance regional economic integration and achieve the Bogor Goals of free and open trade and investment in the region. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include: 

• Oversee program management including provision of technical support and training
• Support and facilitate discussions with APEC entities for the purposes of activity development, under the guidance of USAID and policy guidance of state EAP/EP.
• Liaise​ with the APEC Secretariat staff as well as provide direct assistance with the APEC executive director in Singapore

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or equivalent in trade policy, regional economic integration, economics, international development, or a related field required
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing programs similar to the regional focus and complexity of this activity required; minimum five years of experience supervising complex programs in a geographically dispersed and regional setting and/or with multilateral institutions desired
• Minimum five years of contract management experience required with a central focus on project design, development, and implementation; establishing systems and overseeing program start-up under limited time constraints; hiring, training, and supervision of local personnel; and tracking, reporting, and accounting of finances and procurement
• Proven management skills with multiple stakeholders in a bureaucratic environment and within U.S. operational and management systems
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• English fluency required

Application Instructions:

Send electronic submissions to US-ATAARICOP@chemonics.com by May 06, 2013. Please include CV and salary history. 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 "Singapore 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.

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