Chief of Party | Conakry, Guinea | 2024

Chemonics International, a leading international development organization based in Washington D.C., seeks a Chief of Party for the anticipated U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funded Guinea Rule of Law and Access to Justice (ROLAJ) Activity. The purpose of this Activity is to provide support activities to expand a culture of lawfulness and respect for human rights, as well as awareness of rights afforded under Guinea law and international treaties. Through this five-year program, USAID will improve access to justice for all people, address root causes of delays in justice, improve prosecution systems, and increase citizen trust in the justice system. Human rights will be targeted particularly through awareness raising, inclusion in activities, and civil society engagement. This position will be based in Guinea.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides overall leadership, technical oversight, quality control, management, and thought leadership to the ROLAJ Activity
• Oversees all aspects of program implementation and supervises staff, consultants, and partners involved in the design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of the program
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with USAID, government actors, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders
• Provides technical guidance and support on Rule of Law, Access to Justice, Human Rights, and Legal Empowerment issues
• Oversees financial management and compliance with USAID requirements
• Identifies and mitigates risks to program implementation, ensuring staff safety and effective delivery of activities
• Provides overall leadership, management, general technical direction, and an integrated vision among diverse stakeholders
• Produces effective written reports and oral presentations on the program, including preparing periodic reports, updating on developmental challenges facing the program, and articulating the program's success in meeting deliverables
• Represents Chemonics International and the ROLAJ.