Chemonics International, a leading international development organization based in Washington, D.C., seeks a Chief of Party for the anticipated U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Guinea Rule of Law and Access to Justice (ROLAJ) Activity. The purpose of this Activity is to provide support activities to expand a culture of lawfulness and respect for human rights, as well as awareness of rights afforded under Guinea law and international treaties. Through this five-year program, USAID will improve access to justice for all people, address root causes of delays in justice, improve prosecution systems and increase citizen trust in the justice system. Human rights will be targeted particularly through awareness raising, inclusion in activities, and civil society engagement. This position will be based in Guinea.
Responsibilities include:
• Provides overall leadership, technical oversight, quality control, management, and thought leadership to the ROLAJ Activity.
• Oversees all aspects of program implementation and supervises staff, consultants, and partners involved in the design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of the program.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with USAID, government actors, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Provides technical guidance and support on Rule Of Law, Access to Justice, Human Rights, and Legal Empowerment issues.
• Oversees financial management and compliance with USAID requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks to program implementation, ensuring staff safety and effective delivery of activities.
• Provides overall leadership management, general technical direction, and an integrated vision among diverse stakeholders.
• Produces effective written reports and oral presentations on the program, including preparing periodic reports, updating on developmental challenges facing the program, and articulating the program’s success in meeting deliverables.
• Represents Chemonics International and the ROLAJ Activity in relevant meetings, conferences, and events.
• Supervises senior staff; inculcates a strong team ethos and commitment to excellence.
Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in political science, law, international development, public administration, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience managing and implementing rule of law, access to justice, or human rights programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in relevant technical areas and strong understanding of international legal frameworks.
• Minimum of 5 years of project leadership experience as Chief of Party, Country Director, or an equivalent role.
• Track record of achieving results and delivering high-quality program outcomes
• Experience providing leadership and management to a dispersed, diverse, staff of technical and operational experts in an unstable, conflict-affected environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and upholding the highest standards of ethical behavior.
• Fluency in French and proficiency in English required, knowledge of a Guinean local language preferred.
• Qualified applicants from Guinea are highly encouraged to apply.’
How to apply
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit your expression of interest through this smartsheet link: Job Application Form: Guinea Rule of Law Activity (smartsheet.com) by May 24th, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
Chemonics is an employer that does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.