Human and institutional capacity development manager

Organization: Chemonics International

Website: Chemonics

Title:  Human and institutional capacity development manager

Location: Kyrgyzstan 

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
Chemonics seeks a human and institutional capacity development (HICD) manager for the anticipated USAID Economic Policy Reform project in Kyrgyzstan, which aims to improve the macro- and microeconomic environment to support the growth of the economy and increase human and institutional capacity development of selected government agencies and private-sector organizations. The project will build capacity to develop strategic economic policy reforms, analyze approaches to reform, and implement reforms effectively. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. The HICD manager will assist with project management, including grants and subcontracts, and will work with public- and private-sector organizations to build capacity in financial and information systems management, human resources, and communication systems.  

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in economics, finance, or other relevant field
• Eight years experience in institutional capacity development using the HICD or related models
• Familiarity with the HICD model, including modern financial management, human resources, information systems management, and communications strategies
• Demonstrated experience managing grants and subcontracts on USAID-funded projects
• Proven experience assessing, consulting on, and improving the capacity of public- and private-sector organizations in a developing context
• Demonstrated success in creating and implementing management and capacity building solutions, and achieving measurable results in development projects
• Central Asia experience preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Russian strongly preferred

 

To Apply:
Send electronic submissions to KyrgyzstanCOP@chemonics.com by August 27, 2011. Please submit a cover letter and CV. Please place "HICD manager" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please.

Finalists will be contacted.  

Europe and Eurasia archivist intern

Organization: Chemonics International

Website: Chemonics

Title:  Europe and Eurasia archivist intern

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
Chemonics seeks an archivist intern to support information management within our Europe and Eurasia division.  The position is part-time and requires 20 hours per week, starting in September 2011. We seek individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Responsibilities include: organize and manage all hard copy and electronic project records following project closeout, classify and document project file archives, and support international project management and proposal development activities. 

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an academic program to obtain an undergraduate degree
• Minimum one year of administrative experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience with data entry, filing, and record maintenance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work both independently and in a team setting
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

To Apply:
Send electronic submissions to EEArchiving@chemonics.com by August 25, 2011. No telephone inquiries, please.

Finalists will be contacted.  

MICE tourism specialist

Organization: Chemonics International

Website: Chemonics

Title:  MICE tourism specialist  

Location: Ukraine

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
Chemonics seeks a meetings, incentives, conference, and exhibition (MICE) tourism specialist for a short-term (approximately three weeks) assignment on the USAID-funded Local Investment and National Competitiveness project in Ukraine. Responsibilities include: develop and facilitate trainings on topics including best international practices and an overview of potential markets; analyze industry potential in Crimea by reviewing venues and researching target exhibitions; and consult with and make recommendations to Crimean companies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum five years of experience on international tourism development programs, preferably in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union
• Experience in conceptualizing or implementing tourism development and promotion strategies and training 
• Ability to produce reports and documents under deadline
• U.S. citizenship required
• Fluent spoken and written English required; fluent spoken and written Russian or Ukrainian preferred

To Apply:
Send electronic submissions to LINCTourismMICE@chemonics.com by August 15, 2010. Please submit your CV and cover letter with the position title in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please.  


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Community organizer and SME development expert

Organization: Chemonics International

Website: Chemonics

Title: Community organizer and SME development expert 

Location: Georgia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
Chemonics seek a long-term community organizer and SME development expert for the anticipated four-year, $20-25 million USAID-funded New Economic Opportunities project in Georgia. The project will improve rural incomes; reduce poverty levels; increase food security; address critical, small-scale household and agricultural water constraints in targeted communities; enable targeted internally displaced persons' communities to maintain their households sustainably; and assist communities distressed by natural or other disasters.
Responsibilities include:

• Lead project activities aimed at forming groups and community organizations (e.g., associations, youth groups, NGOs) and providing them with technical and grants assistance 
• Lead project activities to assist households and individuals in subsistence food production
• Lead project activities to design and implement demand-based skills, vocational, and technical training
• Provide subsidies for agricultural inputs, promote community based agri-businesses, and other small-scale enterprises
• Improve agricultural practices by targeted technical assistance
• Travel to targeted communities and oversee local project activities

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work, agricultural economics, microeconomics, or related field
• Prior experience in community organization and capacity-building
• Proven ability to manage donor assistance programs aimed at ameliorating the condition of vulnerable households and individuals
• Prior successful experience collaborating with government officials, donor agencies, and other stakeholders to achieve programmatic results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Previous successful USAID project experience preferred
• Fluency in written and spoken English required; Georgian or Russian preferred

To Apply:
Send electronic submissions to NEO@chemonics.com by August 15, 2010. Please submit application, including a cover letter and three professional references. Include the position title in the subject line. Submissions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. No telephone inquiries, please.

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Grants manager

Organization: Chemonics International

Website: Chemonics

Title: Grants manager 

Location: Georgia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
Chemonics seeks a grants manager for the anticipated four-year, $25-million, USAID-funded New Economic Opportunities project in Georgia. The project aims to improve rural incomes, reduce poverty levels, increase food security, address critical small-scale household and agricultural water constraints in targeted communities, enable internally displaced persons to maintain their households sustainably, and assist communities distressed by natural or other disasters.
Responsibilities include:

• Create policies, practices, and processes on all aspects of grants under contract in accordance with USAID regulations, culminating in the creation of a grants management manual
• Develop specific procedures relating to grant solicitation, selection, award, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and close-out
• Ensure preparation and execution of grant agreements and modifications in line with USAID regulations
• Negotiate budgetary and financial aspects of grant proposals
• Assess organizational capacity of grant applicants to determine risk and responsibility
• Recruit, identify, hire, and train local grants staff
• Provide training in grants management and capacity building to improve the financial management and sustainability of grantee organizations
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between project staff and grantee organizations
• Work closely with the chief of party, operations manager, technical coordinators, and USAID on all matters relating to grants

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum five years of experience with USAID or other donor-funded grants under contract
• Extensive knowledge of USAID rules and regulations strongly preferred
• Experience in reviewing and negotiating budgets, reviewing financial vouchers and expense reports, and drafting agreements and modifications
• Experience in assessing organizational capacity and conducting training
• Understanding of economic and rural development technical areas a plus
• Excellent management, administrative, and communication skills
• Ability to work on teams and under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Fluency in written and spoken English required; Georgian or Russian preferred

To Apply:
Send electronic submissions to NEO@chemonics.com by August 15, 2010. Please submit application, including a cover letter and three professional references. Include the position title in the subject line. Submissions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. No telephone inquiries, please.

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Tourism product development and promotion specialist

Organization: Chemonics International

Website: Chemonics

Title: Tourism product development and promotion specialist 

Location: Ukraine

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

Chemonics seeks a tourism product development and promotion specialist for a 5-week assignment on the USAID-funded Local Investment and National Competitiveness project in Ukraine. Responsibilities include: develop and facilitate four 2-day training sessions and two 1-day training sessions on various topics including tourism product development technique, strategic marketing, personnel management, brand development and promotion, tourism product marketing, IT technologies in tourism, sales techniques, and client relations management; work with 10 travel agencies; and complete a review of tourism packages and make recommendations on improvement.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience on international tourism development programs, preferably in Eastern Europe or Former Soviet Union 
• Vast experience in the conceptualization or implementation of tourism development and promotion strategies and training projects
• Fluency in spoken and written English required, with a track record in producing reports and documents under deadline
• Fluency in spoken and written Russian and/or Ukrainian preferred
• U.S. citizenship required

To Apply:
Send electronic submissions to LINCTourismDev@chemonics.com by June 23, 2010.

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Project Administrator - Kazakhstan

Organization: Chemonics International

Website: Chemonics

Title: Project Administrator

Location: Kazakhstan

Salary: Not Listed

Description:
Chemonics seeks a project administrator for an anticipated five-year, USAID-funded health improvement project in Central Asia. The project's goals are to create a safer medical environment, strengthen public health capacity, improve health service quality, and empower civil society to better respond to health needs. Responsibilities include: serve as a critical liaison to USAID; ensure compliance with rules and regulations; draft technical scopes of work; manage multiple complex budgets; and supervise central operations personnel. 

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in health or social sciences or advanced degree related to public health, management, or other relevant field
• Minimum five years of mid- to senior-level experience working with donor-funded projects
• Broad technical management expertise specific to health development
• Extensive knowledge of and experience managing and reporting on multiple earmarks and funding streams
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills
• Proficiency in Russian strongly preferred

To Apply:
Send electronic submissions to CARHIP@chemonics.com by February 01, 2010. Please submit CV and cover letter with the position title in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. 

Regional Quality Improvement Director

Organization: Chemonics International

Website: Chemonics

Title: Regional Quality Improvement Director 

Location: Kazakhstan

Salary: Not Listed

Description:
Chemonics seeks a regional quality improvement director for an anticipated five-year, USAID-funded health improvement project in Central Asia. The project's goals are to create a safer medical environment, strengthen public health capacity, improve health service quality, and empower civil society to better respond to health needs. Responsibilities include: design integrated health programs to improve the quality, scope, and coordination of health services in Central Asia; develop quality improvement strategies; communicate international standards for quality improvement; and liaise with regional country leaders to implement programs.


Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in health or social sciences, or a related advanced degree relevant to public health, management, or other relevant field
• Minimum 10 years of experience within the health sector, particularly within health sector reform and quality improvement
• Demonstrated technical breadth within TB, HIV/AIDS, and maternal and child health
• Demonstrated experience in the management, design, and implementation of a complex delivery program in participatory quality improvement
• Demonstrated evidence of strong leadership skills and ability to build collaborative relationships among program staff, partners, other cooperating agencies, key stakeholders, and donors
• Substantive work experience in the former Soviet Union strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Russian strongly preferred

To Apply:
Send electronic submissions to CARHIP@chemonics.com by February 01, 2010. Please submit CV and cover letter with the position title in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please.