Regional program manager , Kyrgyzstan

Chemonics seeks a regional program manager for the anticipated USAID/OTI-funded Good Governance and Public Administration Strengthening (GGPAS) project in Kyrgyzstan. The project aims to improve institutional capacity of public and private sector institutions to provide services to citizens in more transparent and accountable ways and encourage provincial integration through improving equal access to services and resources for all citizens. The regional program manager will be responsible for the programmatic and operational oversight of the program's Osh office, and developing and implementing activities that respond quickly to regional and national needs, ensuring program effectiveness in southern Kyrgyzstan. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

 

Qualifications: 

• Relevant work experience, including experience with a contractor or international NGO managing an office or program
• Minimum four years experience supervising complex, high-speed and challenging field operations in developing countries; experience working in developing countries is required, preferably in a fragile or transitional state environment
• Experience with programs that provide quick delivery of assistance in response to emerging windows of opportunity
• Experience with activity design, development, implementation, and grants management, preferably in-kind and small grants
• Experience in human resources, financial management, and procurement
• Experience working in Central Asia is desirable
• OTI experience and regional experience is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, integrity
• Fluency in Russian and/or Kyrgyz preferred

Application Instructions:

Send electronic submissions to GGPASrecruiter@chemonics.com by June 10, 2013 with Regional Program Manager in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Only 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 "Regional Program Manager - Kyrgyzstan" 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.