Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 04 Oct 2018
Chemonics seeks a deputy chief of party, land administration and use specialist, and land policy specialist for the anticipated USAID Land Governance project in Ethiopia. The activity's overall objective is to assist the Government of Ethiopia, its regions, and its citizens in strengthening land governance, increasing incomes, reducing conflict, and supporting well-planned urbanization, thereby to contributing to the country's transformation plan. This position will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide technical leadership, administrative oversight, and overall coordination of the activity, under the supervision of the chief of party
- Manage staff and ensure the USAID Land Governance project meets stated goals and reporting requirements
- Act for the chief of party in his/her absence in carrying out his or her functions, duties, and responsibilities
- Ensure the quality, timeliness, and efficiency of all products and activities generated under the activity
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (master's level or equivalent) in land tenure and management, natural resources management, urban planning, agriculture, economic development, or another related field required
- Minimum of seven years of experience working in complex environment and proven knowledge in providing support to the chief of party for vision, technical leadership, and management oversight of the project
- Proven negotiation ability to assist the chief of party in ensuring the activity's interventions are fully coordinated with other donors and Ethiopian government institutions
- Excellent project management and administrative skills, including those related to strategic planning, budget management, work planning, project monitoring, and managing multidisciplinary teams
- Experience managing and overseeing field-office administration for projects of similar scope and budget
- Experience working in donor-funded projects of similar scope and budget
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
How to apply:
Apply online at https://chemonicsesaf.formstack.com/forms/ethiopialandkp by October 4, 2018 with "Deputy chief of party" in the subject line. We are recruiting on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.