Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting
firm based in Washington, D.C., seeks experienced professionals for an
anticipated livestock growth project in Kenya funded by USAID.
This five year contract aims to improve the inclusiveness and
competitiveness of livestock value chains in Marsabit and Garissa while
furthering livestock-related economic opportunities.
Chief of Party
- Minimum
10 years experience, including 5 years as COP or Senior Programme Manager,
working in livestock or agricultural development programs in the Horn of
Africa, including pastoral areas.
- Strong
communications skills and proven ability to work collaboratively with
host-country officials, donor organizations, and other key stakeholders.
Value Chain Competitiveness and Inclusiveness Expert / DCOP
- Minimum
10 years regional/international experience in relevant technical sector.
- Demonstrated
success implementing programs using USAID’s facilitated value chains/M4P
approach.
- Strong
background in gender integration and women’s empowerment.
Livestock Specialist
- Minimum
10 years experience in livestock development, including marketing and
processing.
- Minimum
5 years experience managing or evaluating livestock programs in the Horn
of Africa.
- Experience
in Marsabit or Garissa preferred.
M&E / Communications Specialist
- Minimum
5 years experience with monitoring, tracking outcome indicators, and
qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis for complex and
medium scale international development programs, or other relevant M&E
experience
- Prior
experience with database management preferred
All candidates must possess Master’s degree in relevant field or
Bachelor’s degree plus additional 7 years experience to the minimums listed
above, and English fluency.
Experience in Kenya or E. Africa, specifically in pastoral
areas, preferred.
Application Instructions:
Please submit cover letter, resume, and three professional
references to chemonicsregalrecruit@gmail.com by May 25, 2012.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling
basis.
basis.
No telephone inquiries please.
Finalists will be contacted.
