Chemonics Rwanda Chief of party

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for an anticipated multiyear, USAID-funded Feed the Future agriculture value chain project in Rwanda. The project aims to promote key value chains through development of production and market linkages both domestically and regionally. 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 technical leadership and management
• Oversee implementation of all project activities to meet targeted objectives
• Serve as the primary liaison with USAID, the government of Rwanda, local partners, and other stakeholders
• Provide compliance oversight and quality assurance for project activities including finance and operations, grants, procurement, and budgeting

Job Requirements Qualifications:

• Master's degree in agriculture or related field required
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing donor-funded projects in agricultural value chain development, facilitative approaches, and capacity building of the local public and private sectors
• Experience working with local counterparts on agricultural production, processing, and marketing policies and interacting effectively and collaboratively with multiple stakeholders including USAID and other international donors
• Experience as chief of party on a donor-funded project in Rwanda or elsewhere in Africa preferred
• Knowledge of USAID/Rwanda's Feed the Future initiative preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English required; advanced French skills preferred

Application Instructions:

Please send electronic submission of CV, cover letter, and three references, with the position title in the subject line to rwandarecruit@chemonics.com by February 28, 2013. No telephone inquiries, please. Only 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 "COP - Rwanda Feed the Future" 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.