Chemonics International, a leading international development organization based in Washington, D.C., seeks a Deputy 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:
• Contribute and assist to the technical leadership, management, and direction of the ROLAJ activity, and fulfill the responsibilities of the Chief of Party in his/her absence.
• Leads specific components of the program as assigned by the Chief of Party
• Contribute to program work planning, compliance, and operations.
• Manages and oversees technical and operations staff to ensure seamless collaboration and communication across all program components.
• Develop and maintain relationships with USAID, government actors, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in political science, law, international development, public administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in managing and implementing rule of law, access to justice, or human rights programs, with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Experience in program coordination, budget management, and compliance with donor requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with government officials, private sector stakeholders, local CSOs and other stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work in multicultural settings and lead teams to achieve program objectives.
• Commitment to promoting human rights, rule of law, and access to justice for all people.
• Fluency in French and proficiency in English required, knowledge of a Guinean local language preferred.
• Qualified applicants from Guinea are highly encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit your expression of interest through this smartsheet link, 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.
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