USAID Project Job at Chemonics – Environmental Compliance Specialist

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About Us: Chemonics seeks an environmental
compliance specialist, curriculum development specialist, and a chief of party
for the anticipated USAID-funded Education for Environmentally Sound Oil
Management project in Uganda. The project aims to build the capacity of
government agencies, civil society members, and the private sector to carry out
sound environmental management and biodiversity conservation regar​​ding oil and gas development. We are looking for individuals
who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the
world.
Duties
& Responsibilities include:
  • Provide
    overall project leadership, management, and technical direction for the
    program
  • Oversee and
    manage technical work and build strong relationships with Ugandan
    counterparts, particularly Makerere University, to create new advanced
    degree programs for prospective students    ​
  • Serve as the
    primary liaison with USAID, government counterparts, and Makerere
    University partners
  • Manage and
    supervise the work of project personnel and subcontractors
  • Ensure that
    all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate
  • Work
    collaboratively to create and implement a strategic, long-term programmatic
    vision
  • Oversee
    project work planning, performance management, and strategic
    communications
Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s
    degree required; advanced degree in education administration,
    environmental management, or related field preferred for the environmental
    compliance specialist and the curriculum development specialist
  • Advanced
    degree in education administration, environmental management, or related
    field required for the chief of party
  • Minimum 10
    years of senior-level experience designing, implementing, and managing
    environmental education projects in international settings
  • Experience
    developing degree programs, educational curriculum, and short-term
    training programs in oil and gas resource management, and/or biodiversity
    conservation
  • Experience
    working collaboratively with government agencies, host-country governments
    and counterparts, and international donor agencies; USAID experience
    preferred
  • Strong
    interpersonal skills and proven ability to manage relationships with
    counterparts, beneficiaries, subcontractors, staff, and USAID
  • Demonstrated
    leadership, versatility, and integrity
  • Experience
    implementing programs in Uganda or East Africa
  • English
    fluency required
How to
apply: 
Send electronic submissions to ugandaoil@chemonics.com by Friday, November 16, 2012. Please
include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries,
please. Finalists will be contacted.

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