chemonics international

Chemonics International seeks a Regional Office Director to be located in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi for the USAID-funded Indonesia Marine and Climate Support (IMACS) project. This project provides technical support for improving key marine and fisheries sector components with the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF), local governments, coastal communities, and the private sector. Responsibilities include: · Overseeing regional office personnel and operations to ensure that accounting, procurement, documentation and reporting systems are consistent with Chemonics policies and best practices. · Promoting dialog among central and local government agencies, universities, private sector and coastal communities on sustainable fisheries management and climate change adaptation issues. · Recommending activities for strengthening local government capacity and the regulatory framework for marine and fisheries sector management. Qualifications: · Advanced degree preferred but not required · Knowledge of Indonesia’s policies on fisheries mangement and climate change adaptation. · Experience with implementing training activities for local counterparts · Previous work involving the development of local government regulations · At least 7 years experience in a role relevant to the work listed above · Proficiency speaking and writing in English Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume with the subject: “Regional Office Director” to IMACSproject@gmail.com as soon as possible but no later than September 5, 2012. Finalists will be contacted.