Chemonics calling for Country Manager

Chemonics International, a Washington D.C.– based international development firm, seeks experienced Country Managers for the upcoming USAID-funded PFAN-Asia project. Based in Bangkok, the program goal is to increase investment in clean energy in Asia’s developing countries as a key part of comprehensive efforts to promote low carbon economic development. The program is looking for country managers in The Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Indonesia and India.

The program will increase investment in clean energy to ultimately help reduce GHG emissions and will focus on supporting the continuation and sustainability of the Public Financial Advisory Network (PFAN) initiated under the ECO-Asia CDCP program.

We are looking for experienced individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities:
Country managers are technical experts, natural leaders, strong mangers, skilled in the administration of large (preferably regional) projects, and have donor-compliance experience, USAID if possible. Country Managers shall be responsible for supporting and overseeing overall activities within a country and for facilitating activities in-country in coordination with the COP and other key personnel.
Qualifications:
·         Degree in environmental or climate change-related studies in public policy, economics, law, science, international cooperation/international development, or a related field preferred
·         Minimum 7 years of professional experience required; experience working on donor-funded projects preferred

·         Proven success working in complex environments involving the support and coordination of multiple organizations and multi-national/regional activities
·         Previous work in the clean energy sector strongly preferred

·         Familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context of working in Southeast Asia
·         Demonstrated leadership, integrity, and versatility
·         Strong interpersonal skills and exceptional written and oral language skills

·         Fluency in English required

Application Instructions:
Send electronic submissions to Chemonics.pfan@gmail.com with the country specified in the subject line by April 29, 2012. No telephone inquiries please. Finalists will be contacted.

View the original article here