Chemonics Chief of Party Job Vacancy for USAID-Funded Strengthening Somalia's National Parliament Project

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated five-year, USAID-funded Strengthening Somalia's National Parliament project. 

The project aims to build the deliberative capacities of the country's legislatures to promote good governance and promote stability, reconciliation, and peace-building in the state formation process. 

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as the primary point of contact between Chemonics and USAID/East Africa
• Oversee day-to-day management and implementation of legislative strengthening activities
• Ensure quality control
• Manage long- and short-term personnel
• Guarantee appropriateness and responsiveness of assistance

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant social or administrative science required
• Minimum 10 years of experience with USAID or other donor-funded legislative strengthening programs or working at the management-level within a legislature, preferably in a fragile or post-conflict environment
• Progressively responsible managerial experience implementing complex donor-funded activities and motivating a culturally diverse workforce
• Track record of being a proactive project director or successful chief of party who collaborates effectively with counterparts, other contractors, and donors
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity 
• Fluency in English required; Somali language skills highly desired

Application Instructions:

Please send an updated resume and cover letter in electronic submissions to SomaliaCOP@chemonics.com by May 27, 2013. 

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 "Strengthening Somalia's National Parliament - Chief of party" in the subject line. 

Please include the name of the position and the region or country in the subject line. 

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