Chemonics seeks technical specialists for the four-year, $9-million, USAID-funded Local Government Support project in Moldova. Launched in February 2012, the project assists Moldovan local governments to design and implement policies and procedures that contribute to good governance, develop capacity to meet decentralized authorities and responsibilities for services in a transparent manner, and provide basic services that engender growth of local economies and make services more cost-effective and efficient. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Chemonics seeks specialists available for short-term assignments in the following technical areas:
• Strategic planning
• Urban planning, land-use planning
• Capital planning
• Public service delivery
• Public-private partnerships
• Intermunicipal cooperation
• Public asset management
• Human resources management
• Revenue enhancement
• Budget practice at the local level
• Public procurement
• Communications and public participation
• Funds and grants access and management, particularly with EU funds
Qualifications:
• Master's degree in a relevant field required
• Minimum five years of relevant work experience required
• Minimum five years of experience with a USAID-funded project or similar international organization preferred
• Proven track record in similar local governance position
• Experience working in developing or transitional environments
• Experience developing and facilitating training and producing training materials and delivering technical assistance
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Experience working in Eastern Europe required
• Willingness to travel and work in Moldova required
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• English fluency required; Russian or Romanian language skills preferred
Application Instructions:
Send resume and cover letter by electronic submission to MoldovaLG2012@chemonics.com by November 26, 2012. Please include the name of the relevant technical area in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. No submissions or expressions of interest will be considered after this date. To review additional job opportunities, please visit our website atwww.chemonics.com.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only " Moldova LG - Technical Specialists" 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.
