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.
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.
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 February 28, 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 February 28, 2013. 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 “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 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.
