Chemonics seeks a deputy chief of
party for the anticipated multiyear, USAID-funded Southern Africa Trade and
Investment Hub (SATIH) program for increasing global competitiveness,
intra-regional trade, and food security in Southern Africa. SATIH aims to spur
inclusive economic growth by promoting an enabling environment for trade and
investment, promoting regional integration and trade, expanding African
capacity to effectively access and benefit from global markets, and encouraging
U.S. companies to trade with and invest in Africa. The deputy chief of party
must be a national of a Southern African Development Community
(SADC) member state. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for
making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:* Work
directly with SADC member states to implement and coordinate technical
activities of field offices and country representatives and embedded advisors
- Manage partnerships with private sector, public sector,
civil society, other donors, and other USAID missions and U.S. government
agencies - Coordinate activities between program components
- Provide tactical coordination of field activities
- Coordinate consultants, subcontractors, and grantees to
integrate technical activities across components
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or higher in business, economics, law,
or related technical area - Minimum five years of management experience
- Relevant development experience designing, implementing,
and managing USAID or other donor-funded development programs preferred - Significant experience in key technical areas with
proven ability to achieve program targets - Strong ability and desire to work collaboratively with
governmental bodies in Southern Africa, international donors, local
partners, and the private sector - National of a SADC member state required
- Demonstrated interest in building capacity of local
partners - Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Excellent English language written and oral
communication skills
Send electronic submissions to ChemonicsSATIH@gmail.comby
March 31, 2015. Please include “Deputy Chief of Party” in the subject
line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and
complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification formand
submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith only “Deputy
Chief of Party – SATIH” 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.
