Chemonics
Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated five-year USAID-funded Multispecies Biodiversity Conservation Activity. The Activity will aim to improve the protection of key wildlife species and their habitat in Bangladesh. Activities will mitigate threats to wildlife and habitats, reduce consumer demand, improve political commitment and coordination, improve traceability of illegal logging and wildlife, and improve sustainable management of forest and aquatic resources.
Chemonics International Inc. is a US-based international development consulting company that operates in over 80 countries and is dedicated to helping people live healthier, more productive, and more independent lives. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities:
- Provide overall leadership, management, and technical direction to oversee and deliver project results and serve as the primary liaison with USAID on strategic, managerial, and technical matters, including responsibility for making key decisions and solving programmatic problems in a timely manner
- Oversee all contractual and budgetary aspects of program management
- Professionally represent Chemonics to USAID, the host country government, local partners, and other program stakeholders
- Ensure that work plan, M&E, and reporting efforts are aligned with contract requirements, project objectives, and USAID guidance
- Build and lead an adaptive team to monitor and modify project initiatives based on consistent evidence and data to achieve results, and ensure technically sound and politically savvy activities are implemented effectively
- Ensure the activity meets high standards for performance and integrity that comply with applicable regulations and Chemonics policies
- Establish and maintain relationships with national and local government officials, CSOs, local partners, and other development partners and USAID implementers
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, wildlife biology forestry, biology, environmental science or policy, or a related field
- Minimum 10 years of technical experience in some or all of the following technical areas: combatting wildlife trafficking and/or illegal logging; biodiversity conservation; environmental governance; sustainable management of forest or aquatic/marine resources
- Proven leadership in the design, management, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of donor-funded programs
- USAID Chief of Party experience is strongly preferred, with other management experience including but not limited to holding a project leadership role required
- Extensive experience working with counterparts at various levels in a development context
- Experience in Bangladesh is highly desirable. Experience in South or Southeast Asia is required.
- Fluency in English required, proficiency in Bengali is a plus
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
How to apply
Applications Instructions:
Please send an email with your CV and cover letter attached and “COP” in the subject line to [email protected] no later than February 25, 2023. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
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