Summary
Date Posted: 3rd May 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Chemonics International is seeking mid to senior level technical and program specialists for the USAID/Kenya and East Africa Regional Integration and Stronger Economies (RISE) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract as well as the Regional Agriculture and Market Systems (RAMS) Task Order. The purpose of RISE is to provide programmatic support for projects to develop stronger economies in the East Africa region through improved market systems, increased cross border trade, more competitive industries and a more market-oriented policy environment. The purpose of Regional Agriculture and Market Systems (RAMS) project is to promote increased agricultural production, trade, improved policies, finance and investment, and resilience to shocks and stresses in the East Africa region by addressing agricultural issues that can only be solved on a regional basis in collaboration with the East African Community (EAC), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). Citizens from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Zambia are encouraged to apply. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Fluency in English is required for all positions.
Deputy Program Lead.

• A Master’s degree in agriculture, agricultural economics, agricultural trade, business, or a related field.
• Minimum seven (7) years of relevant professional experience managing and implementing agricultural development programs. East African work experience preferred. Three (3) years demonstrated experience in supervising a team including substantial experience managing development programs valued $15-$25 million.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with intergovernmental or government representatives (IGAD, EAC, COMESA), and other stakeholders, particularly at the regional level.
• Experience managing a multi-component activity valued $15-$20 million, and prior experience managing a USG activity.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Job Qualifications: Not Specified

Job Education Requirements: A Master’s degree

Job Experience Requirements: 7 years

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Job application procedure
Kindly submit electronic applications as soon as possible. Please note a CV is required. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. To learn more about Chemonics, please visit www.chemonics.com .

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