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Solid building block for a career - Senior Manager Chemonics International Employee Review

3.0
Dec 18, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

It's very dynamic. People are interesting, engaged, and enthusiastic. There are good training opportunities. For regional employees, there are a lot of opportunities for travel and expanding into different areas. I find senior management largely accessible and down-to-earth. It's in a convenient downtown location with modern, bright offices.

Cons

A lot of international development professionals leave because they're frustrated--too much admin, too much of an emphasis on proposal work, and not enough on project management (from the home office). As many others have said, the expectation is high for working long hours--and often erratic hours. Some of that is due to USAID deadlines and the nature of proposal work--but a lot of it has been due to poor allocation of resources and the bidding policy of going for nearly everything (to be fair, I think they are a bit more relaxed about this lately). Despite the fact that the people are mostly great, there are cliques and there is backbiting--and it's not discouraged.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Truly a great company to work for, they care so much about work/life balance. Everyone is kind and they are like family.

Cons

It can be hard working from home because you never see your coworkers and sometimes you lose that momentum.

4.0
Apr 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Clear company structure, processes, and tools. Professional development funds available. Easy-to-use and high-quality benefits. Pay is fair for the work.

Cons

"Company is family" mentality, sanitized rather than straightforward communications from executives, poor training, unclear standards of success, vague professional growth guidance and no clear paths towards becoming the ideal professional at this company.

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