Chemonics Chief of Party, and Long and Short-Term Specialists Jobs in Kenya

Chemonics International Inc., a U.S.-based international development consulting firm, seeks experienced, senior level specialists for an anticipated five-year, USAID-funded project to strengthen the enabling environment for decentralization and improve sub-national government capacity and performance in Kenya. We seek candidates with prior experience in one or more of the following fields: civil society and legislative strengthening, civic education, administrative, fiscal and political decentralization, and strengthening public financial management systems. Individuals shall possess a demonstrated track record of sub-national government strengthening, reform, and support with evidence of responsible managerial experience implementing complex donor-funded projects with multiple activities and objectives. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.Serve as the project’s key liaison with USAID, government counterparts, academic institutions and local partners; collaboratively create and implement a strategic, long-term programmatic visionClearly link project policy and technical support at the national and sub-national levels in selected landscapesManage and supervise project personnel and subcontractors in compliance with USAID rules and regulationsOvers ee project work planning, performance management, and strategic communicationsLink with and build upon bilateral and regional projects that complement project goalsAdvanced degree in government, law, political science, public policy, public administration, or international developmentMinimum 10 years of progressive senior-level experience working on/with donor-funded governance projects, chief of party experience on a USAID project preferredExperience collaborating with range of government officials, international donors, and local community stakeholdersStrong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skillsDemonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrityExperience in Kenya and East Africa preferredFluency in English required; Kiswahili preferredLong and Short-Term Specialists
Chemonics seeks senior technical specialists in the following fields:Local Governance; Decentralization and institution buildingPublic administration reform and public service capacity buildingPublic financial management systems, planning, and budgetingTransparency, accountability, service delivery performance, and oversightCivil society strengthening and community stabilizationLegislative strengtheningCivic educationLocal economic development and business enabling environmentsInformation systems managementRule of lawMinimum 10 years experience, 5 years in a management rolePast experience working on USAID or other donor-funded governance projects a plusAdvanced degree in government, law, political science, public policy, public administration, or international developmentStrong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skillsDemonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrityExperience in Kenya and East Africa preferredFluency in English required; Kiswahili preferredPlease submit CV (including references), cover letter, and contact information to KenyaDevolutionChemonics@gmail.com by November 16, 2012, indicating the position to which you are applying in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. More information about Chemonics International can be found at www.chemonics.com.