Chemonics seeks a deputy chief of party to help lead and manage the anticipated USAID-funded Afghanistan Regional Agricultural Development Program (RADP-South). This five-year program will aim to foster economic growth for farmers and agribusinesses through increased productivity and production in target regions; strengthen market access and increase the profitability of small and medium agribusinesses; build food security and support the adoption of licit crops, with a focus on wheat, livestock, and other value chains; and increase women's participation in high-value agricultural value chain activities. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Support overall program management
- Fulfill responsibilities of chief of party when required
- Manage field operations to ensure achievement of goals
- Identify and mitigate program risks
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in agricultural production, agricultural science, water resources management, international development, business management, or a related field required
- Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience managing and implementing large donor-funded agricultural or counter-narcotic programs, particularly in transitional, Islamic, or post-conflict countries
- Experience with host-government and private sector partners in planning and evaluating agriculture development activities at the national and sub-national level
- Expertise in agricultural production, dry land or irrigated agriculture, water resources management in agriculture, or agronomy
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible project management and supervisory experience
- Minimum of five years supervising a diverse team of professional and support staff
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to motivate staff to be accountable for program outcomes
- Experience mentoring and building capacity of national staff
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluency in English required; proficiency in Dari or Pashto preferred
Application Instructions:
Please send electronic submissions to AfghanistanRADPDCOP@chemonics.com by December 7, 2012. Please list the position title in the subject line and include a CV, cover letter, and three recent professional references. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification formand submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "Deputy Chief of Party - RADP-South" 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.
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