Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 31 Mar 2016
IESC – the International Executive Service Corps – is a US based not-for-profit with a focus on supporting private enterprise in developing countries. We have worked in partnership with local people in 130 countries - mainly with the generous support of USAID - designing, implementing, managing and evaluating a wide range of market driven solutions along the entire value chain of a company or industry.
IESC is seeking a Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID-funded Afghanistan Financial Sector Development (AFSD) Project. This position will be full-time and will be based in Afghanistan.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide overall leadership, management, and technical oversight for all project activities and deliverables;
- Serve as the primary liaison to USAID and Afghan stakeholders and partners;
- Lead and manage the work of project personnel and subcontractors;
- Ensure that project assistance is technically sound and appropriate for each component;
- Work collaboratively with partners, specifically in the private sector, and stakeholders to implement program mission and strategy;
- Oversee project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications;
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in economics, business, finance, international development, or other relevant field required;
- Minimum 15 years of experience in international development, preferably on programs supporting financial sector development;
- Previous Chief of Party/Project Director experience required;
- USAID or other donor experience required;
- Experience working in Afghanistan or in transitional and/or post-conflict countries highly preferred;
- English fluency required; Dari and Pashto proficiency preferred.
How to apply:
IESC is an equal opportunity employer. Visit http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IESCORG&cws=1&rid=95 to apply