Technical advisor of academic programs - Chemonics

Technical advisor of academic programs
 Chemonics
Closing date: 24 Apr 2013

Chemonics seeks a senior technical advisor of academic programs for the anticipated USAID-funded Uganda Environmental Management for the Oil Sector project. The project will aim to build the capacity of government ministries, departments, and agencies; academic and research institutions; civil society organizations; the private sector; and other key stakeholders to be better prepared to manage and mitigate impacts arising out of oil and gas development on the environment and biodiversity of the Albertine Rift. This position will be based in Uganda. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in environmental science, conservation biology, forest management, sustainable ecological systems, oil and gas management, petroleum engineering, geosciences, environmental science, international development, policy, economics, or a related discipline required
Minimum of seven years of experience in a leadership role in a higher-education environment, preferably an institution with reputable oil and gas management programs
Demonstrated experience managing academic programs, developing and managing curriculum and academic assessments, research program development, student advising, faculty development, strategic planning and implementation, budgeting, outreach, and/or development
Strong written and oral communication skills in English
Application instructions:

Send electronic submissions to ugandaoil@chemonics.com by May 15, 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 "Uganda Environmental Management for the Oil Sector - Technical advisor of academic programs" 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.

How to apply:
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