Chief of party Kosovo

Chemonics seeks an experienced chief of party to manage the anticipated three-year, USAID-funded New Program for Non-Majority Communities in Kosovo. This project will seek to increase inter-ethnic cooperation in Kosovo, particularly between the Kosovo Albanian majority and the Kosovo Serb minority populations. The project will also seek to increase economic opportunities and the efficiency of local government in targeted municipalities across southern Kosovo. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.​ Responsibilities include:

• Provide overall project leadership, management, and technical direction
• Supervise technical and administrative staff
• Serve as the primary liaison with USAID and international and regional partners

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field required
• Minimum 10 years of relevant international experience, including success managing local governance programs
• Chief of party experience on a USAID-funded project preferred
• Experience in a multi-ethnic, post-conflict environment preferred
• Strong managerial and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Willingness and ability to work in Kosovo and travel to remote areas to oversee program implementation and provide technical expertise
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in Serbian or Albanian preferred

Application Instructions: 

Send electronic submissions including a CV and cover letter to npnmcrecruit@chemonics.com by September 28, 2012.  Please include "Chief of Party" in the subject line.  No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

​In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "Kosovo Non-Majority Communities - Chief of Party" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

 

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.​