Program Development Officer (PDO) 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: Program Development Officer (PDO) (Multiple Positions)

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• As the primary party responsible for the development of grant and technical assistance activities, the PDO will identify potential grantees through networking and outreach while developing grant concepts and activities.
• The PDO will prepare, present, and analyze grant concepts, applications, anti grant agreement/award documents to ensure consistency with program objectives.
• The PDO will also support grant implementation and monitoring and evaluation activities.
• It is anticipated that PDOs will be located in both Abuja and in northeastern Nigeria.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred.
• At least three (3) years of demonstrated experience in project design, development, and management of relevant donor-funded community development projects. Ideally this will include experience in northern and/or northeastern Nigeria.
• Proven knowledge of local and international Non-Governmental Organizations and community-based organizations implementing relevant activities.
• Knowledge of key governmental actors and stakeholders, with an up-to-date understanding of the political environment and social conditions at the national level and in northern and northeastern Nigeria.

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.