Chemonics
seeks technical specialists 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
seeks technical specialists 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. We
are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the
lives of people around the world.
We
are seeking technical specialists in the following areas:
are seeking technical specialists in the following areas:
- Trade
facilitation and investment - Economic
policy - AGOA
trade - Agricultural
trade - Value
chain development and market linkages - Local
capacity building and institutional development - Monitoring,
evaluation, and learning - Gender
analysis
Responsibilities
may include but are not limited to:
may include but are not limited to:
- Provide
technical input to project implementation to achieve targets in poverty
reduction and food security - Ensure
that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate for the
local context - Write
and contribute toward progress reports, technical reports, and other
deliverables - Liaise
with the regional governments and intergovernmental organizations, stakeholders,
and counterparts in the public and private sectors - Collaboratively
implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision
Qualifications:
- Master’s
degree or higher in business, economics, international trade, trade
policy, investment or finance, international relations, or related
technical area - Minimum
three years of relevant development experience designing, implementing,
and managing USAID or other donor-funded development programs - Minimum
three years working in Southern Africa required - Significant
experience in key areas listed above 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 - Excellent
written and oral communication skills - Demonstrated
knowledge of appropriate technologies - Experience
in monitoring and evaluation, data collection and management, and
knowledge sharing - Demonstrated
interest in building capacity of local partners - Demonstrated
leadership, versatility, and integrity - Fluency
in English required
Send
electronic submissions to ChemonicsSATIH@gmail.comby
March 31, 2015. Please include “Multiple Technical Experts” in the
subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
electronic submissions to ChemonicsSATIH@gmail.comby
March 31, 2015. Please include “Multiple Technical Experts” 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 “Multiple Technical Experts – 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.
addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal
employment opportunity self-identification formand submit it
separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith
only “Multiple Technical Experts – 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
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
