Associate -- security management unit - Chemonics International - Washington, DC

Chemonics seeks a security management unit (SMU) associate to supporting the Afghanistan Regional Business Unit. The associate will be responsible for ensuring that sound management principles and tools are employed in the operations of the SMU and the implementation of its work. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities:
Perform duties and responsibilities consistent with understanding of client requirements and of relevant policies and regulations, and within the quality standards set by the immediate supervisor

Schedule and draft agendas for SMU team meetings and stakeholder meetings; prepare background materials and provide briefings for meetings with the regional project management units (PMUs)

Assist regional PMUs with staff fielding processes, phone tracking and coordination, gathering and archiving security assessments, and preparing emergency action plans and reports from field teams

​Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required

Minimum one year of administrative or other technically relevant work experience preferred, with the ability to handle simple, routine tasks and operational issues

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

Willingness to travel to and work in Afghanistan a minimum of fours weeks per year; experience living or working in developing countries and relevant language proficiency preferred

Strong administrative skills, word processing abilities, and attention to detail

Significant experience with computerized spreadsheets

Ability to follow standard practices and procedures, receive general instruction and supervision on work progress, and make significant contribution to end results

Ability to work on one or two projects and provide support to new business efforts

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Demonstrated resourcefulness in problem solving, and initiative to learn new skills

Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

English fluency required

​​​ Application Instructions:
Send electronic submissions to afgsmu@chemonics.com by April 1, 2016 . Please include Associate – Security Management Unit​ in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

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​​​​ Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.