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Chief of Party

Location:	Baghdad (Bagdad), Iraq, Middle East
Job Type:	Contract
Posted:	6th Apr 2010
Closing Date:	15th May 2010
Posted By:	Chemonics International
Details:
Chief of Party Chemonics seeks a chief of party for an anticipated USAID-funded Iraq Access to Justice Program. The program will improve the access of vulnerable and disadvantaged Iraqi populations to Iraq’s legal system. Project focus areas will include improving the practical knowledge of vulnerable and disadvantaged Iraqis of their legal responsibilities, rights and remedies; increasing the capacity and availability of legal aid services, legal professionals, and civil society partners; and improving government processes and procedures to facilitate access. Positions will be based out of Baghdad. The program is anticipated to begin in late summer of 2010 and continue for three years with two one-year option years. Candidates must be available to serve for the life of the contract. A generous package of post-specific allowances will be provided, as permitted under USAID regulations. COP responsibilities include: providing overall management of project activities; providing expertise in any or all technical areas of the project; coordinating with counterparts and partners; liaising with USAID; and supervising a diverse staff. Qualifications: • Three years Chief of Party or five years Deputy Chief of Party experience on USAID or other donor-funded projects • Law degree or postgraduate degree in related discipline (foreign affairs, international development, management) • Ten years experience managing complex rule of law development projects of similar scale, particularly in transitional, post-conflict countries, post-centrally planned economies in transition, and/or Arab and Islamic countries • Technical expertise in rule of law development, legal assistance and legal education • Experience in building and effectively managing and supervising a diverse team of employees • Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, pro-activeness, creative problem-solving and ethical management • Prior experience working with international donors and relevant knowledge of Federal Government policies and procedures • Excellent oral and written communication skills, English fluency (minimum 4/4) required • Experience in region and knowledge of Arabic are advantages • Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, pro-activeness, creative problem-solving and ethical management

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