3 Job Positions at Chemonics International Inc.: (Deadline 15 February 2023)

Book Supply Chain Technical Advisor at Chemonics International Inc.: (Deadline 15 February 2023)

Book Supply Chain Technical Advisor

Chemonics seeks a book supply chain technical advisor for USAID’s live Teaching and Learning Materials Supply Chain (TLM SC) cooperative agreement in Rwanda.  This three-year, $6 million cooperative agreement uses a market systems development approach to bring together stakeholders, identify points of leverage, and optimize the market’s functionality to strengthen the book supply chain in Rwanda and address the “business side of literacy”. To become literate, children and families need access to reading materials; yet there is limited availability and irregular supply of reading materials in Rwandan schools and communities. This Activity builds upon evidence and experience from USAID, the Global Book Alliance in Action (GBAIA), and the World Bank’s Results in Education for All Children (REACH) Trust Fund projects at the country level. By addressing inefficiencies, leveraging opportunities along the book supply chain and within the entire market system , and engaging stakeholders in government, the private sector, 1 2 and communities, this TLM Market System Development Activity will strengthen the market system for teaching and learning materials and increase the quantity, quality, affordability, and accessibility of books and other reading materials (physical and digital) in schools, homes, and communities, contributing to improved reading outcomes. The book supply chain technical advisor reports directly to the chief of party and will provide technical leadership on book supply chain management and institutional strengthening. This position will be based in Rwanda. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide technical leadership on book supply chain management and institutional strengthening
• Assist with the management of ongoing book procurements, as well as lead all interventions under the program’s supply chain component
• Design and implement an improved book supply chain for the government of Rwanda (GoR) and Rwanda Education Board (REB)
• Provide ongoing technical support to GoR/REB and civil society on matters pertaining to book, teaching, and learning materials procurement and supply chain management
• Contribute to USAID’s efforts to establish a sustainable book supply chain in Rwanda

Qualifications:

• Minimum ten years of progressively responsible experience in designing, implementing, and managing supply chain activities for public commodities in resource constrained countries similar to the Rwanda context
• Experience providing technical leadership, program management, strategic planning, policy support, and problem solving on complex projects in a highly sensitive environment
• Demonstrated understanding of the social, economic, and cultural determinants that influence supply chain outcomes in Rwanda, including a good knowledge of services, logistics, and existing supply chain systems within the country
• Experience in assessing and designing improvements to supply chain processes and procedures
• Proven track record in project design, policy dialogue, and strategic planning
• Strong analytical, costing, and statistical aptitude
• Experience within Rwanda/Central Africa strongly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, management, and technical skills
• Ability to work in complex, politically charged, unstable environments, as well as work across different cultures, and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines
• Knowledge of participatory track and trace book distribution systems desired
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, book and education material provision, or other related discipline. Master’s degree preferred.
• Advanced professional proficiency in reading, speaking, listening, and writing in English required; Kinyarwanda, French, and/or Swahili preferred.

Application Instructions:

Please send your application to vmahoro@chemonics.com by February 15, 2023. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

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.

This position is for a proposal. Employment is dependent on USAID selecting Chemonics as the prime recipient. The anticipated project is expected to start on June 1, 2023. 

Chief of Party at Chemonics International Inc.: (Deadline 15 February 2023)

Chief of Party

Chemonics seeks a Chief of Party for USAID’s live Teaching and Learning Materials Market Systems Development Activity in Rwanda. The Chief of Party shall be a key liaison and coordinator with USAID/Rwanda, key stakeholders, and other implementing partners. They Provide overall leadership, management, administrative, and technical direction, and serve as the primary authority for all decision-making to ensure all activities, staff, and partners achieve targeted results and meet reporting requirements. They will provide overall management and supervision of activity implementation, ensuring the activity meets its stated goals, and reporting directly to the designated USAID Agreement Officer’s Representative (AOR), interact with government institutions, senior-level national and county-level government officials and ensure an integrated vision among components and program actors.  They will be required to have technical expertise in book supply chains and have a strong interpersonal skill including diplomatic communication and the ability to build positive relationships with a variety of government and development partner representatives. The position is expected to be based full-time in Kigali, Rwanda.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in progressive leadership positions in development assistance activities within the education sector.
• Technical expertise in book supply chain
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with government and development partner representatives
• Minimum 10 years of international development experience with relevant management, supervisory, and technical experience working with program of a similar size and scope
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a senior management or leadership role, i.e., Project Director, Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party

• Experience within Rwanda/East Africa preferred
• Previous experience managing donor-funded projects and working with government systems related to education, health, and governance
• Proven track record and experience in project design, policy dialogue, strategic planning and implementation of education programs or programs related to strengthening local government institutions
• Experience with local government capacity building and local service delivery improvement.

• Demonstrated leadership, management, and technical skills
• Ability to work in complex, politically charged, unstable environments, as well as work across different cultures, and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, government relations, international development, education, or other social science or related discipline. Master’s degree preferred.
• Advanced professional proficiency in reading, speaking, listening and writing in English required; Kinyarwanda, French, and/or Swahili preferred.

Application Instructions:

Please send your application to vmahoro@chemonics.com by February 15, 2023, with “Chief of Party” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.​

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.

This position is for a proposal. Employment is dependent on USAID selecting Chemonics as the prime recipient. The anticipated project is expected to start on June 1, 2023.

Capacity Building Director at Chemonics International Inc.: (Deadline 15 February 2023)

Capacity Building Director

Rwanda
Chemonics seeks a Capacity Building Director for USAID’s live Teaching and Learning Materials Market Systems Development Activity in Rwanda.  This three-year, $6 million cooperative agreement uses a market systems development approach to bring together stakeholders, identify points of leverage, and optimize the market’s functionality to strengthen the book supply chain in Rwanda and address the “business side of literacy”. To become literate, children and families need access to reading materials; yet there is limited availability and irregular supply of reading materials in Rwandan schools and communities. This Activity builds upon evidence and experience from USAID, the Global Book Alliance in Action (GBAIA), and the World Bank’s Results in Education for All Children (REACH) Trust Fund projects at the country level. By addressing inefficiencies, leveraging opportunities along the book supply chain and within the entire market system , and engaging stakeholders in government, the private sector, 1 2 and communities, this TLM Market System Development Activity will strengthen the market system for teaching and learning materials and increase the quantity, quality, affordability, and accessibility of books and other reading materials (physical and digital) in schools, homes, and communities, contributing to improved reading outcomes. The Capacity Building Director reports directly to the chief of party and will provide technical leadership on capacity building and training with government and private sector stakeholders. This position will be based in Rwanda. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities:

• ​​Provide strategic leadership and guidance for all organizational capacity development activities, including developing assessment tools, establishing capacity building performance standards, and developing strategic approaches to capacity building​ 
• ​​Design and oversee the development and implementation of key capacity building systems, including local partner assessments and action plans​ 
• ​​Provide technical direction for all capacity development deliverables, and support on-going quality assurance and quality improvement​ 
• Create and maintain a comprehensive knowledge base for capacity development within the mechanism 
• Contribute to USAID’s efforts to establish a sustainable book supply chain in Rwanda
• Work closely with the COP and Book Supply Chain Technical Advisor to respond to USAID and GoR requests
• Liaise and build capacity with Rwanda’s Ministry of Education (MINEDUC), the Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB), and the Ministry of Youth and Culture (MYCULTURE).

Qualifications:

• ​​10 years’ experience in business management, capacity building, supply chain, international development, or a related field​ 
• Experience providing technical leadership, program management, strategic planning, policy support, and problem solving on complex projects in a highly sensitive environment
• Demonstrated understanding of the social, economic, and cultural determinants that influence supply chain outcomes in Rwanda, including a good knowledge of services, logistics, and existing supply chain systems within the country
• ​Demonstrated experience working on capacity building and development for TLM supply chain programs, including work plan preparation, and the implementation of institutional assessments and training activities
• ​​Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationships with government officials, non-governmental organizations and other donors
• ​Strong technology skills, including virtual meeting platforms​
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively both orally and in writing, and deliver presentations, training, and facilitate meetings effectively
• Experience within Rwanda/Central Africa strongly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, management, and technical skills
• Ability to work in complex, politically charged, unstable environments, as well as work across different cultures, and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines
• Knowledge of participatory track and trace book distribution systems desired
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, book and education material provision, or other related discipline. Master’s degree preferred.
• Advanced professional proficiency in reading, speaking, listening, and writing in English required; Kinyarwanda, French, and/or Swahili preferred.

Application Instructions:

Please send your application to vmahoro@chemonics.com by February 15, 2023. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

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.

This position is for a proposal. Employment is dependent on USAID selecting Chemonics as the prime recipient. The anticipated project is expected to start on June 1, 2023.