Regional Program Manager (RPM) at Chemonics International Inc.

Chemonics International Inc., an international development company, seeks qualified candidates for an anticipated project funded through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This project will focus on community and youth engagement and conflict mitigation in northern and northeastern Nigeria. It is expected that the project will be based in Abuja, with a field office in northeastern Nigeria (to be determined).

Chemonics seeks candidates who are passionate about improving the lives of others with qualifications in the following field:

Job Title: Regional Program Manager (RPM)

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• In conjunction with the chief of party (COP), the RPM will manage the project’s field office and oversee programming in the north.
• Management responsibilities will include financial and administrative duties, program development and implementation, identification of resource recipients, and supervision of staff.
• Other responsibilities will include context analysis and guiding project strategy.
• It is anticipated that this position will be based in northeastern Nigeria.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• At least five (5) years relevant professional experience, including two (2) years of supervisory experience. Ideally this will include programming experience in northern and northeastern Nigeria.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in financial and administrative management, program development and implementation, and grant development and implementation.
• Prior working experience in donor programs; experience with community-level engagement programs preferred.

Application Closing Date
5th August, 2014

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send your CV/resume and salary history to the following address: [email protected]

Please indicate your position of interest in the subject line. Only finalists will be contacted.