Chemonics seeks expressions of interest and recommendations for a chief of party for the anticipated New Workforce Development Activity in Ukraine. The five-year activity aims to adapt employers and employees to structural changes in the labor market. Specifically, it will support the upskilling and retraining of Ukraine’s labor force to adapt to the demographic and workforce shocks caused by war. The chief of party will oversee all project activities and will be responsible for successful project performance. The chief of party will provide strategic leadership and assume administrative responsibility for contract requirements, ensuring that key performance indicators, objectives, and deliverables are met. The chief of party will be the primary representative of Chemonics and the project for liaising with USAID, government officials, and private sector actors and forging partnerships with stakeholders. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Responsibilities include:
- Provide high level strategic vision, overall leadership, technical direction, and management oversight for all project activities and results
- Serve as a key liaison with USAID, Government of Ukraine, and other project stakeholders and counterparts in the public and private sectors
- Apply in-depth technical expertise on workforce development and economic growth, ensuring an integrated vision among components and focus on achieving results
- Develop and implement annual work plans and budgets reflecting the needs and priorities of USAID and local stakeholders
- Oversee operations of the project office in-country in accordance with the policies and procedures established by Chemonics management, including human resources, procurement, grants, finance and administration, and subcontracting
- Ensure quality control and overall responsiveness of technical assistance provided under the contract
- Ensure the effective use of appropriate management tools to plan, organize, and monitor costs and resources to achieve project objectives
Qualifications:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as workforce education and development, career and technical training, business administration, or training development). Post-graduate degree preferred
- Minimum ten years’ experience in economic growth programming with demonstrated focus on workforce development, supporting technical/vocational training centers, and linking job placement programs with the private and/or public sector
- Previous experience working on workforce development and economic growth in Europe and Eurasia, and specifically Ukraine, is highly preferred
- Experience working on curriculum design, accreditation, and standardization activities preferred
- Knowledge or experience in economic growth and/or workforce development in a conflict or post-conflict context required. Knowledge of current Ukrainian political, economic, and labor context preferred
- Experience managing complex contracts and/or agreements, USAID operating procedures, regulations, and reporting requirements
- Demonstrated ability to work in challenging, dynamic environments and with multi-cultural teams
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, technical, and analytical skills including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a broad range of public and private sector counterparts, key stakeholders, and staff
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Fluency in written and spoken English required, proficiency in Ukrainian preferred
Application Instructions:
Please submit a CV and cover letter with “Chief of Party” in the subject line to UkraineNWD-Recruit@chemonics.com by August 2, 2024.
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