Technical and crosscutting positions / Вакансії програмної сфери

Chemonics International Inc. 

Vacancies 

Multiple technical and crosscutting positions  

Program Context 

Chemonics International, Inc., a U.S.-based international development consulting firm, is seeking qualified candidates for multiple technical and crosscutting positions for the five year USAID Harvest Activity. The activity aims to enable supported male and female grain and oilseed farmers, including those from marginalized and underserved groups, to return production and income for target commodities to at least pre-war levels while improving production efficiency and profitability and will position farmers to market their crops more successfully and profitably in the war-affected context. The Activity will focus specifically on the following target commodities; barley, corn, soybean, sunflower, and wheat. 

Positions  

Chemonics is seeking applications to fill vacancies for positions listed under the following teams: 

Grain and Oilseed Productivity Team: Support Ukrainian grain and oilseed producers in introducing and implementing climate-smart practices to increase production yields and quantity.

• Grain and Oilseed Productivity Team Lead
• Productivity Manager
• Inputs Manager
• Grain and Oilseed Sector Project Manager

Market System Support Team: Increase producers’ access to finance and irrigation support services and assist government actors in improving related rules and regulations.

• Market Systems Support Team Lead
• Access to Finance Manager
• Government Liaison Officer
• Enabling Environment Manager
• Workforce Development Specialist
• Agribusiness Services Projects Manager
• Amelioration Initiatives Manager
• Agriculture Policy Manager

Learning and Communications Team: The MEL team will support the chief of party in establishing a learning agenda, analyzing data for adaptive management, and collaborating with the communications team to ensure consistent, far-reaching messaging of Harvest activities and successes.

• Learning and Communications Director
• Strategic Communications Manager
• Communications Specialist
• Senior MEL Manager
• MEL Specialist
• Learning Specialist

GESI Team: The GESI team will support activity leadership, objective team leads, and MEL and communications specialists to implement Harvest’s GESI strategy, updating it annually.

• GESI Advisor
• GESI Manager
• GESI Specialist

Employment Status 

Full-time employee with benefits 

Illustrative Qualifications and Requirements: 

Advisor/Team Lead Levels:

• Academic degree in related field  
• At least ten years experience in agribusiness development, MEL, communications, GESI, or a related field on a donor-funded agriculture development project
• Proven experience managing and supervising teams and individuals  
• Previous USAID experience, or related donor required  
• Strong knowledge of USAID rules and regulations 
• Proficiency in English required, with excellent written and oral communication skills  

Manager Levels:  

• Academic degree in related field  
• At least five years previous experience in agribusiness development, MEL, communications, GESI, or a related field, either in the private sector or with a donor-funded project
• Proven experience managing and supervising teams and individuals  
• Previous USAID experience, or related donor required  
• Strong knowledge of USAID rules and regulations 
• Proficiency in English preferred, with excellent written and oral communication skills  

Specialist Levels: 

• Academic degree in related field
• At least 3-5 years of experience in agribusiness development, MEL, communications, GESI, or a related field  
• Experience working on a USAID project, preferred but not required  
• Proficiency in English preferred, with excellent written and oral communication skills  

Job Location 

Kyiv, Ukraine

Salary 

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications 

Compensation & Other Benefits 

Per company policy, Chemonics offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package in line with local labor requirements at a minimum.  

Read Before Applying 

Please submit your CV or resume via link Apply to join the USAID Harvest Activity in Ukraine (smartsheet.com). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible. Final deadline for submissions is April 30, 2024  

Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.