Chief of Party

Crown Agents Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is a U.S. incorporated international development company providing technical assistance and training to improve health outcomes, governance and economic growth, as well as direct supply chain services. CA-USA is part of the Crown Agents international group, which works for the public and private sectors in more than 100 countries, as well as for international donors and development institutions. Crown Agents has over 1,000 employees in more than 35 countries.
Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is seeking a Chief of Party for a customs and trade facilitation project in Ethiopia.

Our Business

Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is a U.S. incorporated international development company providing technical assistance and training to improve health outcomes, governance and economic growth, as well as direct supply chain services. CA-USA is part of the Crown Agents international group, which works for the public and private sectors in more than 100 countries, as well as for international donors and development institutions. Crown Agents has over 1,000 employees in more than 35 countries.

Role & Responsibilities
Crown Agents USA is seeking a chief of party to lead an upcoming USG procurement in Ethiopia. The procurement, Trade Capacity Building in Ethiopia, will focus on streamlining and modernizing Ethiopian customs through ICT and customs regulatory reform.

Specific Responsibilities

•Oversee project management including HR, Finance, Reporting & Client Relations
•Address all elements of a wide ranging program of support to the Ethiopian Government, focusing on the Revenue and Customs Authority (ERCA)
•Build and maintain constructive and strong relations with Ethiopian Financial Institutions and ERCA officials
•Bring ideas and strategies to the long standing challenges facing Ethiopia’s trading environment via implementation of innovative approaches and/or new technologies

Qualifications

•Bachelors Degree in a related field required; Masters Degree desired•15+ years experience in progressively upward management of international development projects, preferably customs reform or trade facilitation projects•Prior experience working with USAID funded projects strongly preferred•Extensive knowledge of international best practice in the areas of Customs, Trade Policy (WCO/WTO), Trade Procedures, Supply Chain Security, and/or Single Window methodology•Proven experience building consensus with stakeholders and clients to achieve common goals•Knowledge of Ethiopia and the surrounding region desirable•Working knowledge of Amharic preferred, but not required

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