Position: Chief of Party
Chemonics International seeks a Chief of Party for
the anticipated five-year USAID-funded Natural Resources Management
Activity in Tanzania. The activity aims to increase private sector
engagement in biodiversity conservation and NRM; build institutional
capacities of both public and private stakeholders; improve the policy,
regulatory, and enabling environment for biodiversity conservation and
NRM; and increase data availability for use in decision-making. We are
looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in
the lives of people around the world.
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The Chief of Party (COP)
will be responsible for the overall activity management, implementation,
and oversight of the project. The COP will provide quality assurance
and control of all program deliverables as well as provide leadership,
supervision, and direction to the project’s field staff and operations. The position is contingent upon contract award.
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Preferred Skills/ Qualifications:
- An advanced degree in natural resources, ecology, environmental science/policy, biodiversity conservation, forestry, wildlife management, or a related field.
- Demonstrated record of managing complex donor-funded programs for successful private sector engagement in biodiversity conservation. Prior experience with USAID operating procedures, regulations, and reporting requirements preferred.
- Extensive project management leadership experience, including human resources, procurement, subcontracts, accounting/finance, as well as monitoring, evaluating and learning, documenting project performance; evaluating subcontractor and grantee activities, and providing overall direction.
- Proven ability to build relationships and work effectively with government representatives, private sector leaders, and other stakeholders, particularly at the provincial or district level.
- Knowledge and experience in training and facilitation.
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
- Experience working in Tanzania on natural resources management or conservation initiatives strongly preferred.
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Minimum Qualifications:
- At least ten (10) years of relevant senior-level professional experience required.
- Minimum of 5 years leading and managing complex development programs and multi-disciplinary teams in the East Africa Region, preferably as a Chief of Party for a USAID-funded project.
- Fluency in English required.
Interested applicants should submit their CV and contact information for three current professional references below by 5:00 p.m. (17:00) on April 17, 2020. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
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Job Title: Multiple Positions
Job Location: Tanzania
Company Name: Chemonics International
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Job Description:
Chemonics
International Inc. seeks multiple technical experts for the anticipated
five-year, USAID-funded Natural Resources Management Activity in
Tanzania. The objective of the Activity is to address key threats to
habitat connectivity and to the long-term persistence of biodiversity by
implementing a series of interventions that: 1) increase private sector
engagement, 2) build the capacity of the public sector and civil
society, and 3) strengthen the policy and regulatory frameworks.
Together, these interventions are designed to enhance government and
civil capacity for biodiversity conversation and natural resources
management.
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Chemonics
International, a leading international development organization based
in Washington, D.C., is looking for candidates who share our passion for
making a difference in the lives of people around the world. We
encourage applications from individuals who have technical experience on
environmental and/or conservation programs in the following areas:
- Natural Resource Management
- Protected Area Management
- Wildlife Management
- Sustainable Livelihoods
- Private Sector Engagement
- Institutional Capacity Building
- Policy and Governance
- Gender Empowerment
- Youth Engagement
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Qualification Required & Experience:
- Advanced degree in relevant discipline
- Minimum 5 years’ experience supporting USAID-funded environmental and/or conservation programs, preferably in Tanzania or in similar contexts in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Fluency in English; knowledge of Swahili desirable
Interested applicants should submit their CV and the contact information for three professional references to this link: https://bit.ly/3a5N9Fp. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
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Closing Date: 3/31/20
There are no salary details at this time.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration!
