Democracy and governance specialists

Chemonics seeks democracy, human rights, and governance experts for the anticipated USAID democracy and governance projects worldwide. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

 

Projects will focus on a range of technical issues and sectors, including:

• ​Anticorruption 
• Local governance and decentralization
• Civil society, civil engagement, and/or media
• Security sector reform
• Rule of law
• Legislative strengthening
• Electoral support
• Gender and social inclusion

Qualifications:

• ​Advanced degree in relevant field strongly preferred
• Minimum 15 years of technical expertise and professional work experience in one or more of the subsectors identified above
• Minimum five years of experience working on donor-funded development projects; experience working on USAID projects strongly preferred 
• Management experience on donor-funded development projects (for those candidates interested in management positions)
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to productively interact with a wide range and different levels of organizations (government, private sector, NGOs, and research institutions)
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

Application Instructions:

 

Send electronic submissions to DGField@chemonics.com by March 31, 2016. Please include "Short-term Democracy and Governance Specialists" 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 "Short-term Democracy and Governance Specialists" 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/Affirmative Action employer and does not d

iscriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.​​​