Chief of party , Thailand

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated USAID-funded Regional Development Mission for Asia (RDMA) Monitoring and Evaluation Services project. The five-year project will provide USAID/RDMA with services such as impact and performance evaluations, assessments, qualitative research, survey and data collection, assistance with monitoring plans and indicators, technical training, knowledge dissemination, and other non-evaluative services. The project, to be based in Bangkok, Thailand, will provide technical and advisory services around the region and work with RDMA to review the mission's use of evaluation findings in project implementation and decision-making. 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 project leadership, management, and technical direction, including leading impact and performance evaluations 
• Serve as the project's key liaison with USAID, government counterparts, and regional/local partners 
• Manage and supervise the work of project personnel and subcontractors 
• Ensure that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate 
• Collaboratively create and implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision 
• Oversee project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in sociology, economics, social psychology, statistics, health and public policy, or related field required; Ph.D. degree preferred 
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing regional and complex USAID or other donor-funded projects and overseeing the implementation of multiple program areas simultaneously
• Expertise designing project performance and monitoring indicators and plans, data collection and analysis, data quality assessments, and performance monitoring and reporting required; experience leading impact evaluations preferred
• Minimum five years of contract management experience with a central focus on management skills, activity design, development, and implementation; establishing systems and overseeing program start-up and closeout under limited time constraints; hiring, training, and supervising local personnel; and overseeing financial management, including budgeting and procurement 
• Proven understanding of knowledge management tools and best practices and strong capacity building skills required
• Experience evaluating projects in Southe​ast Asia highly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Excellent written and spoken English required

Application Instructions:

Send electronic submissions to RDMAM&EServices@chemonics.com by June 24, 2013. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

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