Chemonics Chief of party , Addis Ababa

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated five-year, USAID-funded Agricultural Knowledge, Learning, Documentation, and Policy project in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The project will work across USAID's Feed the Future portfolio, using real-time impact assessments and rigorous analyses to measure projects and policies to help the government of Ethiopia achieve its agricultural development goals. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the technical, administrative, operational, and logistical aspects of the project and provide leadership to ensure achievement of results

• Develop a clear vision and initiate innovative research and information dissemination strategies

• Identify issues and risks related to implementation and proactively adjust the project accordingly

• Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with USAID, government officials, and partner organizations

• Act as a key liaison between USAID/Ethiopia and government of Ethiopia counterparts, specifically within the Agricultural Growth Program and Agricultural Transformation Agency

• Coordinate research projects, lead high-level policy forums, and facilitate partner workshops and meetings with various actors

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in international development, agriculture, environment, or related field of study required or equivalent work experience

• Significant long-term experience in agricultural development, nutrition, and pastoralist issues in East Africa

• Minimum 10 years of experience in managing and implementing innovative agriculture research programs in developing countries

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory work experience including direct supervision of research programs, and assembling international development program teams to work on multifaceted projects

• Minimum 5 years of senior management experience in project or organizational management, gender mainstreaming, and working in a multicultural work environment

• Ability to coordinate activities among a wide range of actors with similar goals and to advocate for broader agricultural development issues

• Success using monitoring and evaluation, knowledge sharing, and evidence-based learning to continually improve performance of activities

• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

• Strong communication and diplomacy skills

• English fluency required

Application Instructions:

Send electronic submissions to AKLDPrecruit@gmail.com by March 29. Please submit your CV and cover letter with "Chief of Party" 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 "Chief of Party - AKLD" 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.

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