Jordan: Lead technical specialists

Organization: Chemonics Country: Jordan Closing date: 08 Aug 2013 Chemonics seeks senior-level rule of law experts to serve as lead technical specialists on an anticipated USAID-funded project in Jordan. The ideal candidates have international experience in legal and/or judicial reform and a solid understanding of rule of law issues, particularly as they relate to Jordan. The lead technical specialists will provide oversight of a major component of the project, contribute to progress reports and deliverables, and supervise staff. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Qualifications: • Advanced degree in a relevant field; law degree preferred • Minimum 10 years of experience providing technical assistance on USAID or other donor-funded rule of law projects • Sectoral expertise in at least one of the following areas: -Judicial reform -Anticorruption -Public awareness -Civil society participation -Court administration and management -Legal frameworks within the justice sector -Legal education and judicial training -Local capacity development and human resource management -Justice sector institution-building -Access to justice, particularly for women • Direct programmatic experience in at least two of the technical areas listed above • Experience working collaboratively with a broad range of government officials, international donors, and private sector stakeholders • Knowledge of USAID and its operations and other donor-funded programs in developing countries preferred • Experience working in developing countries required; experience in Jordan or other countries in the region preferred • Excellent written and oral communications skills • Ability to work and travel in remote areas to oversee program implementation and provide technical expertise • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity • Fluency in English required; knowledge of Arabic preferred Application Instructions: Send electronic submissions to JordanROLRecruit@chemonics.com by August 30, 2013. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only “Jordan ROL technical specialists” in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements. Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.