date: 31 Dec 2015
Chemonics seeks a chief of party
for an anticipated USAID-funded revenue generation program in Liberia.This
program aims to build the capacity of targeted institutions within the Liberian
government to improve domestic revenue mobilization. It will support Liberia’s
Ministry of Finance and Development Planning in building capacity to formulate
sound, predictable, and fair revenue policies. Additionally, the program will
build the ability of Liberian tax officials to effectively, efficiently, and
transparently implement policies and carry out revenue collection.
Program
activities will engage stakeholders at various levels, providing education on
taxes and their benefits, building tax morale, increasing voluntary compliance,
and fostering greater trust between taxpayers and the government. The chief of
party will be based in Monrovia.
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
strategic technical direction - Serve as the project’s primary liaison with USAID,
Liberian government officials, key stakeholders, and other local partners - Supervise a diverse professional team, including project
personnel and subcontractors
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; degree in economics, public
finance, tax policy, public administration, law, or other relevant field
strongly preferred - Minimum 15 years of experience working on donor-funded
development projects in post-conflict or fragile states - Strong command of skills and methods for fiscal policy
analysis, revenue forecasting, and other analytic techniques, as well as a
practical knowledge of revenue administration principles and practices - Direct experience with implementing tax/fiscal policy
and administration projects is highly desirable - Excellent writing skills, effective interpersonal
skills, outstanding management skills, resourcefulness, flexibility, and
creative problem-solving and ethical management skills - Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluency in English required
Application Instructions:
Send electronic submissions to LiberiaRevenueGenerationCOP@chemonics.com
by December 31, 2015. Please include “Chief of Party” in the subject
line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and
complete Chemonics’ equalemployment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to
EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com
with only “Chief of Party – Liberia Revenue Generation” 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/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its
selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity,
marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age,
or other legally protected characteristics.
