Country: Somalia
Closing date: 31 Mar 2015
Chemonics seeks long- and short-term subject matter experts for the anticipated USAID/East Africa-funded Somalia Economic Growth Activity, focused on promoting inclusive economic growth in South Central Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland. The project aims to strengthen the business enabling environment through access to finance and policy and regulation support; promote enterprise development through business development services; improve production, employment, and incomes in select value chains (horticulture, fisheries, and renewable energy); and increase participation by women and youth in the economy as entrepreneurs, employers, and employees. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
The subject matter experts will be based in Somalia, and will work closely with stakeholders within the country to produce quality deliverables in a number of technical areas, including:
- Financial services and access to finance
- Business development services
- Agriculture, horticulture, and fisheries value chains
- Renewable energy
- Gender and youth
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in finance, business, economics, agriculture, or other relevant field required
- Minimum eight years of experience with financial sector development in developing countries
- Experience in fragile or post-conflict states
- Experience managing staff and other resources to achieve results
- Experience working collaboratively with host-country governments, the local private
- sector, and implementers of donor-funded activities
- Excellent oral and written English language communication skills, with Somali speaking skills preferred
How to apply:
Send electronic submissions by March 31st, 2015 to SomaliaEGRecruit@chemonics.com. Please include "Technical Expert" 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 " Technical Expert - Somalia EG" 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.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.