Honduras: Chief of party
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 03 Oct 2013
Chemonics seeks a chief of party for an anticipated USAID-funded project on food security and agriculture in Honduras. The project aims to create market linkages for rural farmers, increase agricultural productivity, and improve rural household health and nutrition practices. 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 project leadership, management, and technical direction
• Supervise technical and administrative staff and subcontractors
• Ensure that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate
• Serve as the primary liaison with USAID and international and regional partners
Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in a relevant field required
• Minimum 15 years of experience working overseas and demonstrated success managing complex programs related to integrated rural development in Latin America
• Chief of party experience on a USAID project preferred
• Proven ability to strategically coordinate with multiple partners and actors across multiple distinct regions
• Strong understanding of implementing multisectoral development programs
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Success in implementing programs in a complex security environment
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Ability to work and travel in remote areas of Honduras to oversee program implementation and provide technical expertise
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English and Spanish
Application Instructions: Send electronic submissions to hondurasCOP@chemonics.com by September 16, 2013. Please indicate "Honduras FtF 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 form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "Honduras FtF COP" 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.
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