Chemonics International Jobs in Tanzania - 11/3/2014

Chemonics International Inc. is a leading international development consulting that has been implementing USAID programs in East Africa for 20 years. Since the late 1980s Chemonics has been on the forefront of efforts to strengthen land and property rights. Strong land, property and resource rights foster greater stability, investment and access to opportunity for the poor and marginalized around the world. Empowered land owners, in turn, create the fundamental preconditions for economic growth and equitable development.

Chemonics is currently seeking long-term experienced professionals for an anticipated USAID-funded project that will address the myriad issues surrounding land tenure in Tanzania.

We are seeking technical specialists in the following areas:

·         Land Administration

·         Land Use Planning

·         Land Information and GIS Specialists

·         Governance and Policy Reform

·         Gender and Land Rights

Qualifications include:

·         Advanced degree preferred in land management, land use planning, land and agrarian studies, geographic information systems, or other related field.

·         Minimum of ten years’ experience addressing land tenure issues and reforms.

·         Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in East Africa required. Recent experience working in

Tanzania highly preferred.

·         Experience with USAID–funded donor projects highly preferred

·         Ability to collaborate effectively with the private sector, government entities, international donors, and other USG partners

·         Strong English writing and speaking skills

Application Instructions: Please submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to  ChemonicsTanzaniaLand@gmail.com by November 15, 2014. Please indicate area of technical specialty in the subject of the e-mail. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.