Deputy chief of party - Pakistan

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