Chemonics seeks a deputy chief of party for the anticipated West
Africa Biodiversity and Climate Change (WA-BiCC) Activity, a five-year,
$50 million project aiming to improve conservation and
climate-resilient, low emission growth across West Africa. WA-BiCC is
part of USAID's wider efforts to coordinate closely with regional West
African Partners, such as ECOWAS, to advance broad-based economic growth
and resilience in the region. Most activities will be in targeted
geographical areas, such as the coastal zone and the inland forests, to
improve governance and policy over critical natural and human systems,
while others will be at broader policy/institution levels. We are
looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in
the lives of people around the world.
Qualifications:
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A minimum of a master's degree in a relevant field or a bachelor's
degree in a relevant field with an additional four years of experience
to the required minimums above
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Demonstrated expertise and at least five years professional
experience working in climate change or biodiversity development
programs; direct experience working in West Africa preferred
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Minimum of five years of experience as deputy chief of party, senior
program manager, or an equivalent position managing large (at least $5
million per year), complex development programs, preferably within a
West African context; experience working on regional programs strongly
preferred
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Demonstrated effectiveness in strategic thinking and policy analysis
and able to dialogue with host-country government and regional
organizations
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Demonstrated ability to be collaborative across projects, flexible, and creative
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Demonstrated expertise in gender programming
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Strong communications and interpersonal skills with evidence of
ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of
organizations (government, private sector, NGOs, research institutions)
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Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
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Required oral and written communication and presentations skills in French (tested FSI R3/S3) and English
How to apply:
Application Instructions:
Send electronic submissions to
WABICCRecruit@chemonics.com
by January 6, 2015. Please include "Deputy 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 "Deputy Chief of Party - WABiCC" 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 discriminate 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.
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