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.