Chemonics International EarlyGrade Rteading Project (USAIDFunded) Jobs career in Kenya2013

Chemonics International Early Grade
Rteading Project (USAID Funded) Jobs
career in Kenya 2013 Chemonics International Inc. is a
leading international consulting firm
based in Washington, D.C. that has
been implementing USAID programs
in Kenya for 20 years.
Chemonics seeks experienced professionals for an anticipated early
grade reading project in Kenya funded
by USAID.
This 3.5-year contract aims to create
a national reading program in the
28,000 formal and non-formal public and private primary schools across
Kenya. We are looking for individuals who have a
passion for making a difference in the lives
of people around the world and demonstrate
leadership, versatility, and integrity in their
work. All candidates must possess a degree
in a relevant field and English fluency
is required.
Experience in Kenya or East Africa is
preferred. Chief of Party Minimum 10 years experience in
managing education programs in
developing countries, preferably
in the implementation of a
national scale-up and
coordination of such activities; Proven ability to work
collaboratively with host-country
officials, donors, and other key
stakeholders; Doctorate level degree in
relevant field required. Deputy Chief of Party, Programs Minimum 10 years relevant
technical experience and
program management in
developing countries, preferably
in the implementation of a
national scale-up and coordination of such activities; Advanced degree in education or
social sciences required. Deputy Chief of Party, Operations Minimum 10 years experience
managing projects in developing
countries in the areas of
administration, finance,
procurement, human resources,
and grants administration; Advanced degree in management
or finance required. Private Sector Development Specialist Minimum 5 years experience
implementing activities designed
to leverage private investments
to support development goals; Demonstrated experience
working collaboratively with
institutional and private
stakeholders in Kenya. Chemonics seeks additional specialists
in the following areas: Reading Instructional Materials/Curriculum
Design Teacher Professional
Development Reading Assessments and
Standards Community Engagement Media/Public Relations ICT for Education Training Organizational Development/
Institutional Strengthening Quality Assurance Kiswahili Language Gender and Disabilities Monitoring and Evaluation Finance Procurement County Program Managers Application Instructions: Please submit cover letter, resume,
and three professional references to chemonicsreadingrecruit@gmail.com by September 1, 2013.
Please note the position title in the
subject of the email.
Applications will be reviewed on a
rolling basis.
No telephone inquiries please. Finalists will be contacted.