Jobs at Chemonics

1. COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the design and manage the
production of all communications and
public awareness activities and materials
related to implementing the project
- Update the communications strategy for
the project as necessary
- Identify channels for communicating key
messages to beneficiary communities,
project partners, clients and other
stakeholders
- Ensure that the project website is updates
regularly
- Work with other project team members to
develop communications activities that
support the implementation of their
components
CHEMONICS INTERNATIONAL INC is a leading
international development firm based in
Washington DC seeks:
- Manage the design and distribution of
public education materials including
publications, press releases, special radio
and TV infomercials, public service
announcement and other types of
programming
- Maintain primary contact with the media
and communications production houses
- Secure USAID’s approval for and organize
press conferences and workshops for
media representatives in relation to media
events in conjunction with planned
activities
- Carry out training programs for staff and
partners as they pertain to advanced
communications planning and
communication coverage at events,
branding and marking, media outreach
- Establishes guidelines and processes for
project reporting, media outreach and final
report planning
- Work with other staff members including
short term consultants and subcontractors
to ensure consistency in the
communication of key messages related to
project’s technical work
- Facilitate the active participation of local
project partners in the development of
project communications events and
materials
- Work closely with monitoring and
evaluation specialist to monitor the impact
of public awareness/communications
activities
- Monitor project activities to identify
impact and success stories and ensure they
are captures, developed and distributed to
USAID and effectively used in project
communications products
- Actively seek out and use current project,
national and international data to inform
the content of communications materials
- Help identify and manage local and
expatriate communications consultants
when needed
- Maintain database of video and
photographs consistent with USAID and
chemonics corporate photography
guidance
- Integrate communications activities into
annual work plans
REQUIREMENTS
- At least 5 years professional experience in
communications
- Educational background BA or BS degree,
MA preferred
- Experience in developing and managing
educational communication and public
information programs
- Understanding of USAID rules and
regulations related to communication
programs
- Knowledge of cultural and communication
norms and expectations for Nigeria
1. VALUE CHAIN PROGRAM ASSISTANT
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist senior program manager with the
development and implementation of
commodity specific plans of action in
collaboration with partners and client firms
- Assist in the planning, implementation
and monitoring of commodity specific
activities including but not limited o
drafting scopes of work for short term
service providers, selecting suitable service
providers etc
- Assist in providing technical assistance
and disseminate the package of practices
for the production of high quality
commodities that meets end users quality
and quantity requirements through
demonstrations, training of trainers and on
the spot visits to farms and farmers
- Assist with development of training
materials and training of producers, ADP
staff, agro dealers etc on improved
production techniques and post harvest
handling including cleaning, sorting,
grading and storage
- Establish close and effective working
relations with key organizations and
government agencies and facilitate the
integration, coordination and
harmonization of value chain development
activities with relevant key actors like state
governments, private sector firms and
donor projects
- Provide inputs to weekly, monthly and
quarterly reports and work planning
exercises
REQUIREMENTS
- First degree in agronomy, agricultural
economics or related field
- At least 5 years professional experience in
extension work, training and institutional
linkages
- Masters degree in the field of agriculture
is added advantage
- Demonstrated experience in rice
production and market led agricultural
development is a must
- Knowledge of USAID project or commodity
value chain development is a plus
- Ability to design training and provide
technical and marketing assistance to
farmers is desirable
- Experience in developing and promoting
environmentally sustainable agricultural
production and processing techniques
- Ability to work independently and
collaboratively and build alliances with
relevant groups, organizations, agencies,
businesses, private and public sectors is
important
- Team player with ability to work
effectively with people of diverse
background and cultures
1. DRIVERS
REQUIREMENRTS
- 10 years experience as a professional
driver
- 3 years experience as a driver for an
international donor or project preferred
- At least primary school leaving certificate
- Valid driving license
- Ability to read and write English for
proper documentation of movement
records
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Send CV detailing all relevant professional
experience and achievement, cover letter
detailing qualifications and 3 professional
references latest 10th January 2013 to:
recruitment@nigeriamarkets.org