Chief of party

Closing date: 26 Apr 2013

Job ID: #565693

Country:    Uganda

Organisation:    Chemonics

Job years of experience:    10+ years

Chemonics International seeks a chief of party for the anticipated USAID-funded Uganda Environmental Management for the Oil Sector project. The project will aim to build the capacity of government ministries, departments, and agencies; academic and research institutions; civil society organizations; the private sector; and other key stakeholders to manage and mitigate environmental and biodiversity impacts from oil and gas development of the Albertine Rift. This position will be based in Uganda. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Responsibilities include:

• Report to USAID and provide leadership, management, and technical direction of the program
• Ensure an integrated vision among different components and actors, and focus on achieving results
• Interact with senior Uganda government officials, the private sector, local government officials, non-governmental organizations, other donors, and community-based groups

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in international development, energy or environmental policy/management, business, economics, policy, or related field of study
• Minimum of 10 years experience working in extractive industries, energy or environmental policy/management, biodiversity conservation programs, capacity development, or other related development programs
• Minimum of seven years management experience, including direct supervision of professional and support staff
• Record of success demonstrating productive inter-institutional relationships and tangible accomplishments
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility and integrity
• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills in English
• Previous experience managing programs in Uganda or in sub-Saharan Africa will be considered an asset

Application Instructions:

Send electronic submissions to ugandaoil@chemonics.com by April 30, 2013. Please include the name of the position 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 "Uganda Environmental Management for the Oil Sector - COP” 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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