environmental compliance specialist, curriculum development specialist, and a chief of party for the anticipated USAID-funded Education for Environmentally Sound Oil Management project in Uganda

Chemonics seeks an environmental compliance specialist, curriculum development specialist, and a chief of party for the anticipated USAID-funded Education for Environmentally Sound Oil Management project in Uganda. The project aims to build the capacity of government agencies, civil society members, and the private sector to carry out sound environmental management and biodiversity conservation regarding oil and gas development. 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 for the program
• Oversee and manage technical work and build strong relationships with Ugandan counterparts, particularly Makerere University, to create new advanced degree programs for prospective students
• Serve as the primary liaison with USAID, government counterparts, and Makerere University partners
• Manage and supervise the work of project personnel and subcontractors
• Ensure that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate
• Work collaboratively to create and implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision
• Oversee project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in education administration, environmental management, or related field preferred for the environmental compliance specialist and the curriculum development specialist
• Advanced degree in education administration, environmental management, or related field required for the chief of party
• Minimum 10 years of senior-level experience designing, implementing, and managing environmental education projects in international settings
• Experience developing degree programs, educational curriculum, and short-term training programs in oil and gas resource management, and/or biodiversity conservation
• Experience working collaboratively with government agencies, host-country governments and counterparts, and international donor agencies; USAID experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to manage relationships with counterparts, beneficiaries, subcontractors, staff, and USAID
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Experience implementing programs in Uganda or East Africa
• English fluency required

Application Instructions

Send electronic submissions to ugandaoil@chemonics.com by Friday, November 16, 2012. No submissions or expressions of interest will be considered after this date. To review additional job opportunities, please visit our website at www.chemonics.com. Please include the name of the position 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 "Environmentally Sound Oil Management - Environmental Specialist" 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.