Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 31 Jan 2015
Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated USAID-funded Agricultural Credit Enhancement phase II (ACE-II) project in Afghanistan. The chief of party will assist in expanding access to credit for the agriculture sector. This position is Kabul-based. ACE-II will facilitate the transition of the Agricultural Development Fund (ADF) lending unit, currently supported by the ACE project, into a standalone, sustainable agricultural development finance institution. It will also encourage the entry of other financial intermediaries into agricultural financial services provision in Afghanistan. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Advise the CEO and High Council on building and governing a strong and sustainable agriculture finance institution
- Provide overall technical and administrative leadership for the project
- Ensure that the project meets its targets, achieves high-quality results, and serves as the main focal point to USAID and other stakeholders
- Provide overall management in the field
- Collaborate closely with senior USAID in-country staff and Chemonics local and expatriate field and home-office staff
- Manage and coordinate activities set forth in the approved technical approach and work plans
- Maintain contact with Afghan government entities, private sector representatives, banking and other financial sector institutions, donors, and other relevant stakeholders to coordinate activities and information exchange
- Design and manage M&E activities, including conducting required assessments and obtaining customer feedback from stakeholders at the national and local levels
- Manage and oversee reporting and communications from the field
- Oversee hands-on management of grants and technical assistance activities, including supervision of project staff, ensuring appropriate activity design, development, and implementation procedures
- Ensure compliance under all applicable USAID and Chemonics policies and contractual requirements
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in finance, business administration, economics, or other relevant field
- Minimum 10 years of relevant international work experience in the financial sector in developing country contexts
- Experience in agricultural finance in Afghanistan or similar environments preferred
- USAID or other donor-funded project experience preferred
- Proven leadership ability and experience managing large teams in culturally diverse settings
- Experience in Islamic countries and/or post-conflict environments preferred
- Demonstrated leadership, integrity, and versatility
- Fluent written and verbal English language skills
How to apply:
Please submit your CV and cover letter to ACE2Recruitment@chemonics.comby January 30, 2015. Please include "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 formand submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith only "Chief of Party – ACE-II " 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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