Chemonics in South Sudan Technical specialists

Chemonics seeks technical specialists for the anticipated five-year USAID-funded South Sudan Safe Learning Environments. The project aims to increase equitable education services for children, promote stability, and strengthen the quality and management of the education system. The technical specialists must be willing to travel throughout South Sudan. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. We are seeking the following long-term positions:

Alternative education specialist(s):

• Degree in international education, or closely related field required

• Experience in education in emergencies, informal and rural education systems teacher training, and education management

• Experience coordinating and liaising with senior government officials, donors, and other key stakeholders in the education sector

• Knowledge and extensive experience with USAID education programs

• Experience in fragile and conflict-affected states and/or experience in South Sudan and/or East Africa

• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

• English fluency required

Psychosocial support specialist:

• Degree in psychology, behavioral sciences, social work, or closely related field required

• Ten years of demonstrated management experience on donor-funded projects

• Expertise in education, vulnerable populations, refugees, displaced persons, and community reintegration

• Experience coordinating and liaising with senior government officials, donors, and other key stakeholders in the education sector

• Experience in managing multiple teams in various locations

• Experience in fragile and conflict affected states and/or experience in South Sudan and/or East Africa

• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

• English fluency required

Community mobilization specialist(s):

• Degree in management, education, communications, or closely related field required

• Ten years of professional experience required in areas including community development planning, public outreach and analysis of social issues, gender assessments, and community-awareness programs

• Experience in education sector preferred

• Experience in fragile and conflict affected states and/or experience in South Sudan and/or East Africa

• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

• English fluency required

Rural infrastructure specialist:

• Degree in engineering, or closely related field required

• Ten years of demonstrated management experience on donor-funded projects

• Experience coordinating and liaising with senior government officials, donors, and other key stakeholders in the land, environment, agriculture, and associated sectors

• Experience in managing multiple teams in various locations

• Experience in fragile and conflict affected states and/or experience in South Sudan and/or East Africa

• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

• English fluency required

Job Requirements

Application instructions:

Send CV to southsudaneducation@chemonics.com by January 31, 2013. Please indicate position title 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 "Technical specialists- South Sudan" 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.