Rural development specialist

Location: 
Phillipines
State: 
Overseas
Apply before: 
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Company: 
Chemonics International
Job Description: 
Chemonics seeks two experienced professionals for an anticipated USAID-funded assessment of the Growth with Equity in Mindanao Program's performance in achieving objectives and meeting performance targets. This assessment will inform USAID/Philippines of the program's development and stabilization impact in conflict areas of Mindanao. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.  Responsibilities include assessing whether the project met its goals to accelerate economic growth in Mindanao, ensure broad participation in economic growth, and help bring about peace in Mindanao. 

 

 

 Qualifications:

 

 

  • Advanced degree in economics related to rural development
  • Minimum eight years of technical experience with a focus on agricultural business development, agroindustry or small enterprise development, export market products, and value chain analysis
  • Ability to design, manage, and implement quantitative and qualitative, field-based evaluations related to economic growth
  • Strong writing skills
  • Previous development experience in Southeast Asia
  • Familiarity with USAID project planning, implementation, and evaluation processes
  • Knowledge of development issues in Mindanao preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership, integrity, and versatility
  • Fluency in English

 

How to Apply: 

Application Instructions:

  

Send electronic submissions to gem3evaluation@chemonics.com by February 08, 2012. Please submit a CV and cover letter with the position title in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please.

Applicants should also download and complete our EEO self-identification form and separately submit it to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com when applying for this position. Please include "name of position, region/country" in the subject line. Applicants can indicate on the form their choice not to disclose. Thank you for completing the form and supporting our EEO reporting requirements.

Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability and genetic information.