Chemonics International Job Vacancies

Chemonics International Inc., a U.S.-based international development consulting firm, seeks experienced, senior level specialists for an anticipated five-year, USAID-funded project to strengthen the enabling environment for decentralization and improve sub-national government capacity and performance in Kenya.

We seek candidates with prior experience in one or more of the following fields: civil society and legislative strengthening, civic education, administrative, fiscal and political decentralization, and
strengthening public financial management systems.

Individuals shall possess a demonstrated track record of sub-national government strengthening, reform, and support with evidence of responsible managerial experience implementing complex donor-funded projects with multiple activities and objectives.

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Chief of Party

Responsibilities:
    Serve as the project's key liaison with USAID, government counterparts, academic institutions and local partners; collaboratively create and implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision
    Clearly link project policy and technical support at the national and sub-national levels in selected landscapes
    Manage and supervise project personnel and subcontractors in compliance with USAID rules and regulations
    Oversee project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications
    Link with and build upon bilateral and regional projects that complement project goals

Qualifications:
    Advanced degree in government, law, political science, public policy, public administration, or international development
    Minimum 10 years of progressive senior-level experience working on/with donor-funded governance projects, chief of party experience on a USAID project preferred
    Experience collaborating with range of government officials, international donors, and local community stakeholders
    Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills
    Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
    Experience in Kenya and East Africa preferred
    Fluency in English required; Kiswahili preferred

Long and Short-Term Specialists
Chemonics seeks senior technical specialists in the following fields:
    Local Governance; Decentralization and institution building
    Public administration reform and public service capacity building
    Public financial management systems, planning, and budgeting
    Transparency, accountability, service delivery performance, and oversight
    Civil society strengthening and community stabilization
    Legislative strengthening
    Civic education
    Local economic development and business enabling environments
    Information systems management
    Rule of law

Qualifications:
    5 years experience, preferably in a management role
    Past experience working on USAID or other donor-funded governance projects a plus
    Advanced degree in government, law, political science, public policy, public administration, or international development
    Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills
    Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
    Experience in Kenya and East Africa preferred
    Fluency in English required; Kiswahili preferred

Application Instructions:
Please submit CV (including references), cover letter, and contact information to KenyaDevolutionChemonics@gmail.com by May 3, 2013, indicating the position to which you are applying in the subject line.

No telephone inquiries, please.

Finalists will be contacted.

More information about Chemonics International can be found at www.chemonics.com.