Chemonics – USAID East Africa Strengthening Somali Governance Project Job Vacancy in Mogadishu, Somalia June 2014
Chemonics International Inc., a leading international development consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. with more than 20 years of experience in East Africa, seeks experienced professionals for the anticipated USAID East Africa Strengthening Somali Governance Project.
We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world and demonstrate leadership, versatility, and integrity in their work.
The positions will be based in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Experience working effectively in transition, fragile, and security-challenged country environments required, Somalia highly preferred. English fluency required, Somali language skills highly desired.
- Minimum 10 years relevant experience with USAID or other donor-funded programs in a fragile or post-conflict environment
- Advanced degree in a relevant social or administrative science required
- Progressively responsible managerial background with at least 5 years managing projects of similar scale, scope, and technical focus and 1 year in a fragile state context
- Successful track record as a proactive project director or chief of party who collaborates effectively with counterparts, other contractors, donors, and a culturally diverse workforce
Deputy Chief of Party
- Minimum eight years relevant experience with USAID or other donor-funded programs in a fragile or post-conflict environment
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant social or administrative science required; advanced degree preferred
- Fluent in USAID policies and procedures regarding financial management and reporting, procurement processes, systems, and grants or grants under contract management
- Experience in Africa with rapid transition programs in closed societies and insecure environments desirable; experience in Somalia highly preferred
Legislative and Institutional Strengthening Team Leader
- Minimum five years experience engaging legislative processes at the national and regional level and/or policymakers and/or civil servants in transitional, nascent, or weak government institutions
- Experience with a USAID-funded project or similar international organization preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant social or administrative science required; advanced degree preferred
Outreach and Citizen Engagement Team Leader
- Minimum five years experience engaging civic actors, particularly women, youth, marginalized groups, and the media, with national, regional, or local level governments
- Experience with a USAID-funded project or similar international organization preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant social or administrative science required; advanced degree preferred
Grants Manager
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum three years of experience in grants design and administration, management, and oversight required
- Familiarity with contract management and grants management policies and procedures
- Experience with small-scale civil works projects preferred
Application Instructions:
Please submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to SomaliaSSGRecruit@gmail.com by June 13, 2014.
Please indicate the position title in the subject line of the e-mail.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
No telephone inquiries, please.
Finalists will be contacted.