Multiple operations positions (Harvest project) at Chemonics International Inc.

Chemonics International Inc.

Vacancies

Multiple operations positions

Program Context

Chemonics International, Inc., a U.S.-based international development consulting firm, is seeking qualified candidates for multiple operations 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:

Activity Operations Team: The activity operations team will manage risk management, compliance, finance, and administration to ensure cost control and adherence to applicable regulations.

• Compliance Manager
• Compliance Specialist
• Record Management Specialist
• Finance and Administration Director
• Senior Operations Manager
• Operations Specialist
• Finance Manager
• Accountant
• Finance Assistant
• Senior Procurement Manager
• Procurement Manager
• Procurement Specialist
• IT Specialist
• Translator/Interpreter
• Travel and Logistics Assistant

Strategic Investment Fund Team: The Strategic Investment Fund team will use grants and construction activity-development tools to support core technical and crosscutting technical resources teams in designing initial support grants for farmers.

• Senior Subcontract Manager
• Subcontract Specialists
• Senior Grant Manager
• Grant Specialist
• Grant Assistant
• Environmental Compliance Specialist

Employment Status

Full-time employee with benefits

Illustrative Qualifications and Requirements:

Director Levels:

• Academic degree in related field
• At least ten years experience in operations, finance, procurement and/or administration for donor-funded development projects, preferably in the agriculture sector
• 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 operations, finance, procurement and/or administration for donor-funded development projects, preferably in the agriculture sector
• 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 operations, finance, procurement and/or administration for donor-funded development projects, preferably in the agriculture sector
• Experience working on a USAID project, preferred but not required
• Proficiency in English preferred, with excellent written and oral communication skills

Assistant Levels:

• Academic degree in related field
• At least 1-2 years of experience in operations, finance, procurement and/or administration for donor-funded development projects, preferably in the agriculture sector
• 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. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible. Final deadline for submissions is May 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.