Chemonics International seeks a deputy chief of party for an anticipated USAID-funded project in Pakistan that will focus on improving confidence and trust between local communities and local-level governance structures and on increasing broad public access to information about key policies, reforms, and initiatives. The project will have a strong grants component. This position will be based in Pakistan and will require work in and/or travel to parts of the country that may be experiencing high levels of instability. Responsibilities include: report to and work closely with the chief of party, as well as work closely with USAID and other members of the program's technical team; actively engage in all aspects of program management, including activity development, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation; serve as acting chief of party when necessary.
Qualifications
Master's degree in international development or other relevant field preferred, or bachelor's degree plus relevant experience
Minimum four years of experience managing and implementing donor-funded programs in conflict and post-conflict settings
Significant experience managing donor-funded grant programs or supervising expert short-term technical assistance strongly desired.
Field experience preferred working with fast-paced USAID-funded rapid response activities such as those supported by the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance or Office of Transition Initiatives
Demonstrated experience managing systems and office set-up, financial management, procurement, and overall office administration in international field programs
Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a multicultural team in a security-challenged environment
Experience working in Pakistan or elsewhere in South or Central Asia strongly preferred
English fluency required; Urdu or Pashto desired, but not required
Application Instructions:
Send electronic submissions to
by July 24, 2009. No telephone inquiries, please.
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