Deputy Chief of Party/Communications Director - Chemonics International- Indonesia

Deputy Chief of Party/Communications Director

Chemonics International- Indonesia

Job Description

Chemonics seeks a Deputy Chief of Party/ Communications Director (DCOP) for the anticipated the USAID-funded ASEAN Partnership for Good Governance, Equitable and Sustainable Development and Security (PROGRESS) project. This expected program seeks to support and enhance ASEAN’s capacity to advance good governance and regional security, and to promote equitable and sustainable human development in Southeast Asia.

The DCOP will be responsible for providing technical direction and support to lead program activities, and will also serve as project communications director to tell the story of the U.S.-ASEAN partnership. The position will be based in Jakarta, Indonesia, with short-term travel to ASEAN member states as assigned.

Desired Skills & Experience

Responsibilities and qualifications include:

• Demonstrated experience implementing knowledge management best practices and preparing communication strategies and tools, including briefing material and talking points for high-level officials, presentation, articles, reports, and multi-media and social networking content.

• Minimum of five years of contract management experience, planning and managing multi-year projects including budgeting, sourcing and overseeing short-term expertise, monitoring and evaluation, and establishing cost-effective systems to collect, synthesis, and disseminate data relevant to program outcomes.

• Demonstrated technical knowledge in human rights, science and technology, disaster management, or any of the other project components required.

• Minimum of five years of international development experience, preferably on regional ASEAN project, program, or activities. USAID project experience preferred.

• Strong written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders required.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, international relations, development, human rights, or related field required; graduate degree preferred.

Application Instructions: Send electronic submissions to RDMAProgressRecruit@chemonics.com by June 20, 2013. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. Qualified candidates that are citizens of ASEAN member states are strongly encouraged to apply.

Company Description

Chemonics is an international development consulting company that helps governments, businesses, civil society groups, and communities promote meaningful change so people can live healthier, more productive, and more independent lives.

At Chemonics, we believe our mission is driven by our commitment to service—service to our mission, to our beneficiaries, to our clients, and to our staff. From our founding in 1975, we have worked in more than 150 countries to help our clients, partners, and beneficiaries face difficult challenges, from political instability to limited healthcare to a lack of market infrastructure. We have helped them overcome those challenges by working together to find and implement innovative projects that achieve development impact.

We are entirely employee-owned, giving us both the freedom and the responsibility to pursue our mission with single-minded focus. Holding ourselves to the highest quality standards, we are also committed to living our values of caring, excellence, innovation, integrity, and opportunity to implement efficient and effective programs that build a better future for those we serve.