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Jobs at Chemonics International- Uganda
Position Title:
1.
Chief of Party
2.
Deputy Chief of Party
Duty Station: Kampala
Organization:Chemonics International Inc
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Application Deadline:January 30, 2015.
About this job
Chemonics International Inc., a leading international development
consulting firm that has been implementing USAID programs in Uganda for more
than 20 years, seeks experienced professionals for the anticipated USAID-funded
Uganda Youth Leadership for Agriculture Activity. This five-year program will
increase incomes of youth working in agricultural value chains and strengthen
the skills obtained through formal and non-formal education and training.
Experience in Uganda is strongly preferred and English fluency is required for
all positions.
Master’s degree in Economics,
Business, International Development, Public Policy, Education, Agricultural
Economics, or related field, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field with 15
years of relevant experience.
At least 10 years of experience
leading and managing an agriculture, private enterprise development, or youth
development program of similar scope and scale, in Uganda or a similar
development context.
Demonstrated ability to
successfully lead and manage challenging projects involving effective
collaboration with public and private sector counterparts and key stakeholders.
Deputy Chief of Party
Master’s degree in Agricultural
Economics, Economics, Business, International Development, Public Policy,
Education, or related field, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field with 12
years of relevant experience.
At least eight years of
experience leading and working on agriculture, private enterprise development,
or youth development projects with an excellent track record of achieving
results in similar activities.
Private Sector Partnerships Specialist
Master’s degree in Economics,
Agricultural Economics, Business, International Development, Public Policy,
Law, or other relevant field, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field with 10
years of relevant experience.
At least six years of
international experience in business or agriculture development. • Excellent
track record of achieving results in private sectorled development activities,
preferably in agriculture.
Skills Development Specialist
Master’s degree in Education,
Business, or related field, or a bachelor’s degree with 10 years of relevant
experience.
At least six years of experience
in workforce development or youth activities with an excellent track record of
achieving results in similar types of skill development activities.
Demonstrated high level
technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Director of Finance and Administration
Master’s degree in Business
Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field, or a bachelor’s degree
and accounting professional certification with 10 years of relevant experience.
Eight years of experience in
management, finance, accounting, office operations, and developing and managing
budgets for large-scale development assistance programs, with relevant IT
applications.
In addition, we are also seeking specialists in the following areas:
·
Monitoring and Evaluation
·
Gender
·
Agribusiness and/or market
linkages
·
Youth entrepreneurship and life
skills
·
Curriculum development
·
Family planning and reproductive
health
Application Instructions:
Please submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:
ChemonicsUYLA@gmail.com by January 30, 2015.
Please indicate the position for which you are applying in the subject of
the e-mail. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
No telephone inquiries, please.
Finalists will be contacted
