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Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated five-year, USAID-funded Building Low Emissions Alternatives to Develop Economic Resilience and Sustainability (B-LEADERS) project in the Philippines. B-LEADERS will work with local counterparts and stakeholders to design and implement low emissions development strategies (LEDS) and to form Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) in the energy and transport sectors to address climate change and promote green economic growth. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people are the world

Responsibilities:

Provide overall technical direction and management oversight of project activities and operationsProvide overall management of project offices, activities, and operations Serve as key project liaison with USAID and multiple partner institutions at the regional and national levelsEnsure the completion of contractual deliverables

Qualifications:

Advanced degree in environmental or climate-change related studies such as natural resources management, environmental science, and environmental economics or related field requiredMinimum 10 years of experience working on global climate change issues and mitigation including designing green growth strategies for energy and transport sectors, attracting private investment to support climate change initiatives, and implementing LEDS interventionsAbility to lead teams in capacity building and institutional strengtheningKnowledgeable about policy and market issues associated with establishing public and private sector-based climate change mitigation plansExperience managing multi-stakeholder activities involving coordination with local, state, and national government agencies as well as the private sectorExperience working in Asian developing countries and familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context of working in Asia; Philippines experience preferredInternational donor experience required; chief of party experience strongly preferredExceptional written and oral communications skills essentialDemonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrityEnglish fluency required

Application Instructions:

Send electronic submissions to chemonicsbleaders@chemonics.com by February 7, 2013. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. No submissions or expressions of interest will be considered after this date. To review additional job opportunities, please visit our website at www.chemonics.com.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "B-Leaders - Chief of Party" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

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For over 45 years and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil societies. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 84 projects in 40 countries and revenues of over $168 million.

Chief of Party, Philippines We are seeking a Chief of Party for an anticipated multiyear maternal and child health program in the Philippines. The project aims to strengthen the capacity of public and private organizations in the Philippines to deliver a comprehensive package of reproductive health and preventive maternal and child health services in Mindanao. The Chief of Party will supervise all activities and will exercise strategic leadership and primary administrative responsibility on all requirements of the program to ensure that performance objectives are met. This position is contingent on ACDI/VOCA’s award of the program.

Responsibilities: • Provide overall direction of all technical and administrative operations under the agreement • Develop or strengthen strategies that scale up Family Planning/Maternal, Newborn, Child Health, and Nutrition services in the project sites • Oversee the annual project planning cycle to formulate comprehensive work plans and budgets in accordance with USAID/Philippines planning cycle, and ensure that planning is done effectively with partners • Manage and coach project staff so that they can determine the technical assistance requirements of their local clients: develop suitable scopes of work, recruit consultants if necessary, execute technical assistance instruments, and review consultants’ work • Supervise the work of all key staff as well as short-term consultants • Ensure the timely preparation and submission of semi-annual, annual, and other reports • Oversee all institutional sub agreements executed under the prime agreement • Monitor the progress of project implementation and bring to USAID's attention any issues regarding project implementation • Function as the primary liaison between USAID, DOH and other collaborating agencies on all administrative and financial matters related to the project • Chair the inter-cooperating agencies’ regional field coordination

Qualifications: • Master’s degree in public health, nutrition, medicine (M.D.), social sciences, or a related field is required • Minimum of 10 years as chief of party on projects of at least $10 million and at least three years of experience managing health/nutrition programs • Demonstrated capacity building experience of local NGOs • Demonstrated expertise in USAID policies and procedures is required • Familiarity with the Philippines health system and local culture is required; previous program management in the Philippines is strongly preferred • Strong understanding of internationally accepted best practices in maternal and child health programming • Strong interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of organizations (government, private sector, NGOs, and research institutions) • Demonstrated ability to be flexible and creative • Strong background in utilizing Microsoft Office products • Fluency in English is required

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Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated USAID Public Financial Management project in the Philippines. The project will support tax administration, tax enforcement, and public financial management. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Responsibilities include:

Provide expert guidance to the government of the Philippines in addressing public spending challengesProvide overall strategic vision and project leadership, management, and technical directionSupervise a diverse team of technical experts Coordinate with USAID, Chemonics, and implementing partners Direct work planning and performance management

Job Requirements Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in economics, public policy, public finance, or related field preferredMinimum five years of experience in public financial management; tax legislation and enforcement; tax policy and administration; tax/fiscal policy reform; or other relevant sector Minimum three years chief of party of experience on complex donor-funded projects Ability to manage multiple project components, multifunctional teams, international personnel, government relationships, and client satisfaction USAID experience required Work experience in the Philippines or Southeast Asia strongly preferredDemonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrityFluent English required; fluent Tagalog preferred

Application Instructions:

Send electronic submissions to philippinestaxcop@chemonics.com by September 14, 2012. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. No submissions or expressions of interest will be considered after this date. To review additional job opportunities, please visit our website at www.chemonics.com.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "Public Financial Management - Chief of Party" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

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Casals & Associates, Inc. (Casals) is an international development firm delivering groundbreaking solutions to social, institutional and political challenges. We work globally addressing democracy and governance, rule of law and justice, local governance, conflict management and recovery, health and other urgent issues facing societies today. Please visit www.casals.com for more information.

SUMMARY Casals is seeking qualified Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) candidates for an anticipated USAID project in the Philippines. The purpose of this project is to provide technical assistance and services to support USAID’s Integrity for Investments Initiative (i3). The project will work towards improved enforcement of anticorruption laws, reduced opportunities for corruption and strengthened corporate governance for public corporations and large businesses, which are envisioned to contribute to a better climate for trade and investment.

While the Chief of Party (COP) is expected to focus more on technical implementation, the DCOP will focus primarily on the overall management of the project, though s/he may be required to provide technical assistance in selected project areas. The DCOP will be responsible for all matters relating to administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting, financial management, and database oversight. S/he will help monitor progress against the project work plan in all areas and will assist with the preparation of all reports required by USAID. Finally, together with the COP, the DCOP will ensure the effective monitoring and evaluation of the project.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The OM/DCOP will be responsible for all operations including but not limited to administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting, financial, and property. This includes: • Assist the COP in development of all project activities. • Oversee all project operations (including the project's facilities such as office space, equipment and project vehicles), administration, human resource issues, logistics, procurement, budgeting and financial accounting. • Supervise day-to-day project implementation, ensuring compliance with the project work plan and adherence with USAID regulations and procedures. • Coordinate activities with local subcontractors and/or grantees. • Assist in required reporting to USAID.

OTHER OR ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Serve as acting Chief of Party when the Chief of Party is absent from the program. • Provide technical assistance as required. • Perform other duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Title of Direct Report(s): Project Staff Title of Supervisor: Chief of Party

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CONTACTS
Interact with, among others, USAID, host-country government institutions, private sector entities, civil society partners and members of the press, as well as senior US Mission/Embassy functionaries, and other international donors and implementing partners.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Must possess superior project management skills. • Fluent in USAID’s policies and procedures in regards to financial management, financial reporting, and procurement processes, for example. • Ability to exhibit ability to ensure that the project is financially and administratively well-managed and is focused on achieving results. • Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Complete fluency in oral and written English and preferably the local language. • Demonstrated technical familiarity in any of the i3 components will be given due consideration.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION • Between 5-10 years of experience managing projects of similar scope as i3, preferable on USAID-funded programs.
• Master’s degree in management, international development, monitoring and evaluation, public administration, business management, accounting, financial management or related fields is desirable but not required.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management, financial reporting, and procurement processes.

TRAVEL Must be willing to live in the Philippines and travel if necessary throughout the country.

DISCLAIMER The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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Company Profile: Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project/Proposal Summary:
The Integrity for Investments Initiative (I3) Project in the Philippines will address corruption from three different angles: anticorruption enforcement; reduced opportunities for public sector corruption largely through transparency; and improved corporate governance in the private sector.

Position Summary: MSI is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the I3 program. The DCOP will be based in Manila and will support, and report to, the Chief of Party (COP). Working closely with the COP and other staff, the DCoP will oversee and coordinate all technical activities across the three component areas mentioned above, but could be primarily responsible for the second or third components in particular, depending upon the candidate’s background and experience. The DCOP will manage and supervise the component managers, and support staff. The position is a full-time, four year post based in Manila. He/she will work directly with the COP and component managers to achieve project objectives.

** Please note that this is a local position. Only Filipino citizens are eligible to apply.**

Responsibilities: • Work closely with the Chief of Party to implement the I3 project, ensuring that all deliverables are met; • Maintain direct oversight of the financial, administrative, and monitoring and evaluation components of the project, including the management of related staff; • Oversee at least one of the project’s component, and work closely with government and stakeholder counterparts as needed to develop and implement training workshops and technical assistance leading to successful implementation of reform initiatives; • Serve as the head of the project in the absence of the Chief of Party, and coordinate with USAID and external counterparts as needed;

Qualifications: • Must have a minimum of five years of experience in managing projects similar to the scope of I3. • Experience on USAID programs preferred; • A master’s degree in management, international development, monitoring and evaluation, public administration, business management, accounting, financial management or related fields is desirable but not required; • Demonstrated technical familiarity in any of the I3 components will be given due consideration; • The candidate should be able to exhibit ability to ensure that the project is financially and administratively well-managed and is focused on achieving results; • The candidate must possess superior project management skills and is expected to manage the day-to-day operations of the project; • Exceptional English technical writing skills required;

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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Chemonics seeks a deputy chief of party for the anticipated four-year, USAID-funded Integrity Investments Initiative (I3) Program in the Philippines. I3 aims to facilitate higher economic growth by reducing the costs of corruption to investment and trade through the promotion of open and fair competition. I3's components will focus on increasing the Philippine government's effectiveness in enforcing anticorruption laws by improving the legal structure for detecting corruption and managing of investigations and prosecutions, by reducing opportunities for public sector corruption, and by improving corporate governance in private business and government corporations. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

Plan and develop program activitiesProvide overall contextual knowledge of the Philippine anticorruption environment and leverage networks to achieve program objectives and goalsSupervise long-term staff, short-term specialists, and coordinators to ensure efficient and effective activity implementationManage the program's monitoring and evaluation activitiesMarket program activities and oversee the development and distribution of program information, including progress reporting, success stories, and other high-visibility communications materialProvide direct support to the client, as directed by the chief of party and/or clientServe as acting chief of party as required

Qualifications:

Graduate degree or higher in management, law, international development, monitoring and evaluation, public administration, business management, accounting, financial management, or other relevant fieldMinimum five years of proven experience managing similar projectsSuperb management capabilities in ensuring financial and administrative efficiencyDemonstrated technical familiarity in corruption prevention, improving anticorruption enforcement, and improving corporate governanceStrong project management and communications skillsDemonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders including government, NGOs, and private companiesFamiliarity with or experience working in Asia preferredDemonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrityFluency in written and spoken English requiredv

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