Sunday, September 23, 2012

Deputy chief of party Philippines

Chemonics seeks a deputy chief of party for the anticipated USAID-funded Facilitating Public Investment Program in the Philippines. The program aims to promote a more robust level of private investment to generate stronger, more broad-based and inclusive economic growth.  It will address tax inefficiencies and work with the Philippine government to improve fiscal policy and strengthen transparency and accountability measures in public expenditure management. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:

  • Provide technical direction and leadership for the program 
  • Manage and oversee project activities and operations
  • Serve as the program's key liaison with USAID, Philippine government counterparts, and program partner institutions at the regional and national levels

Qualifications: 
  • Advanced degree in economics, public policy, public finance, business, or a related field required
  • Minimum 10 years of professional experience; minimum seven years of experience in the administration of development assistance activities 
  • Subject matter expertise in tax administration and reform, tax legislation, fiscal policy, and public expenditure management in the Philippines  
  • Exceptional managerial and operational program experience, working in complex environments involving the support and coordination of multiple organizations 
  • Superior interpersonal and diplomatic skills, with ability to develop collaborative and responsive partnerships with counterparts
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  • Success in engaging with the Philippine government and its counterparts including the Department of Finance and the Bureau of Internal Revenue
  • Experience working with donor-funded projects required; experience working on USAID-funded projects strongly preferred
  • Strong written and oral communications skills 
  • Fluency in English and Tagalog required

Application Instructions: 

Send resume and salary history in electronic submissions to taxrecruit2012@chemonics.com by October 5, 2012. Please include "Deputy 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 "Facilitating Public Investment - Deputy 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.

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