Chemonics seeks a chief of party for an anticipated
multiyear, USAID-funded Feed the Future agriculture value chain project in
Rwanda. The project aims to promote key value chains through development of
production and market linkages both domestically and regionally. We are looking
for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of
people around the world.
multiyear, USAID-funded Feed the Future agriculture value chain project in
Rwanda. The project aims to promote key value chains through development of
production and market linkages both domestically and regionally. 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 technical leadership and
management - Oversee implementation of all project
activities to meet targeted objectives - Serve as the primary liaison with USAID, the
government of Rwanda, local partners, and other stakeholders - Provide compliance oversight and quality
assurance for project activities including finance and operations, grants,
procurement, and budgeting
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in agriculture or related
field required - Minimum 10 years of experience managing
donor-funded projects in agricultural value chain development,
facilitative approaches, and capacity building of the local public and
private sectors - Experience working with local counterparts on
agricultural production, processing, and marketing policies and
interacting effectively and collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
including USAID and other international donors - Experience as chief of party on a donor-funded
project in Rwanda or elsewhere in Africa preferred - Knowledge of USAID/Rwanda’s Feed the Future
initiative preferred - Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and
integrity - Fluency in English required; advanced French
skills preferred
Application Instructions:
Please send electronic submission of CV, cover
letter, and three references, with the position title in the subject line to rwandarecruit@chemonics.com
by Wednesday,
20 March 2013. No telephone inquiries, please. Only finalists
will be contacted.
letter, and three references, with the position title in the subject line to rwandarecruit@chemonics.com
by Wednesday,
20 March 2013. No telephone inquiries, please. Only finalists
will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete
Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form (https://www.box.com/shared/6a3rsaexmr2unn6zmmv7)
and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only “COP
– Rwanda Feed the Future” 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’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form (https://www.box.com/shared/6a3rsaexmr2unn6zmmv7)
and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only “COP
– Rwanda Feed the Future” 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.
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.
