Chief of Party, Nigeria Vacancy at Chemonics International Inc.in Nigeria,Africa

Post:Chief of Party, Nigeria
Organization:Chemonics International Inc.
Country:Nigeria
Location::Abuja, Nigeria
Salary:Very Attractive

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for an anticipated USAID-funded education project in Nigeria. The position will be based in either Abuja or Kano and will involve periodic travel to states in northern Nigeria. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

    Provide leadership, program direction, and technical expertise
    Serve as the project's principal liaison with USAID staff, institutions, and client partners
    Play a lead role interacting with Nigerian counterparts, donors, and other key stakeholders
    Supervise a diverse professional team

Qualifications:

•     Advanced degree or equivalent experience in education, curriculum development, literacy, or a related field required
•     Minimum 10 years of experience in education, teacher training, or a related field; experience on international development projects preferred
•     Minimum five years of chief of party, deputy chief of party, or similar executive project leadership experience on USAID or similar donor-funded programs
•     Knowledge of the education system in Nigeria and experience working with federal and state education institutions in-country
•     Ability to coordinate with diverse partners and actors across multiple, distinct regions
•     Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
•     Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•     Willingness to travel throughout northern Nigeria
•     Experience with increasing girls' access to basic education a plus
•     Experience with early grade reading assessments a plus
•     Fluency in English required

Application Instructions:

Send electronic submissi ons to nigeriaeducation@chemonics.com by November 18, 2013 . Please include the name of the position 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 ' Nigeria education project - COP' 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.
Closing Date: Monday, 18 November 2013
How to Apply
http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1382403471999