Chief of party , Kenya

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated USAID East Africa U.S. Trade and Investment Center Program. The program aims to increase economic growth, resilience, and integration by promoting an enabling environ​ment for trade and investment both intra-regionally and internationally between East Africa and the United States. This position is located in Kenya. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide technical and management oversight for the program
• Serve as the program's lead in coordination among USAID and key stakeholders
• Liaise​ with numerous public and private sector partners and stakeholders across the East African Community

Qualifications:

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in economics, international trade, trade policy, investment or finance, business administration, international relations, or relevant technology area
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including nine regarding developing countries, preferably in Africa
• Minimum eight years of experience managing and coordinating complex development programs
• Experience as program manager for an effort of comparable size and scope 
• Experience serving in an advisory capacity to high-level government officials on trade, economic policy, technology, or competitiveness
• Ability to work collaboratively with institutional and private sector partners and stakeholders in a multi-country setting
• Excellent writing and communication skills 
• Ability to use the latest ICT technology and computer software programs
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluent English required; proficient French preferred

Application Instructions: 

Please submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to  EastAfricaTrade@chemonics.com by December 1, 2013. Please note the position title in the subject of the email. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 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 "COP - East Africa Trade" 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.