Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated USAID Land Governance project in Ethiopia. The Activity’s overall objective is to assist the Government of Ethiopia (GOE), its regions and citizens, in strengthening land governance, increase incomes, reduce conflict and support well planned urbanization, thereby to contributing to the country’s transformation plan. The chief of party will be responsible for technical leadership, administrative oversight, and overall coordination of the activity. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.Responsibilities include:· Provide overall project leadership through strategic planning, management, and technical implementation; · Manage staff and ensure USAID Land Governance meets stated goals and reporting requirements, as well as ensure the quality, timeliness, and efficiency of all products and activities generated under the project; Serve as principle institutional liaison with USAID and key stakeholders.Apply online at https://chemonicsesaf.formstack.com/forms/ethiopialandkp by Friday, September 28, 2018. This recruit is being conducted on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Master's

· Advanced degree (Master's level or equivalent) in land tenure, land administration, land use planning, land management or other relevant field required;
· 10 years of experience in complex land administration or land tenure projects targeting topics such as: land policy, customary land tenure systems; land use planning; and land administration;
· Detailed knowledge and understanding of pastoral/grazing issues, customary land, peri-urban land tenure challenges, legal and policy reform, and land information systems, especially in Ethiopia;
· Demonstrated experience and skill in leading large teams of specialists in multiple disciplines, in collaborating with and providing regular written and oral results reports to senior government officials, in managing financial resources and in interpreting and applying complex rules, regulations, and procedures;
· Proven negotiation ability and flexibility to navigate through acceptable solutions while working with host government officials and other partners in politically sensitive environment;
· Experience in leading the implementation and monitoring of complex donor funded projects with similar budget and scope;
· Excellent communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the contract;
· Experience working in East Africa highly desired;
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.

10-15 years