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Chemonics International

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Surprised that they still win contracts from USAID - Manager II Chemonics International Employee Review

1.0
Jul 8, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

If you are a director or senior manager, you can make a lot money off USAID 's ignorance.

Cons

The most unethical company in DC. Lives by cheating its main client, USAID. If you google Chemonics + Finance/audit you see SIGAR audits and articles in the Atlantic showing how Chemonics take USAID's money while providing really poor services. Senior management makes sure that they are held blameless by making Associates and Managers do all the dirty work. If you are an Associate, your Director will never tell you to falsify your timesheet, they will simply mention that the project need to "spend money" and if you are ethical you will not get promoted.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
CEO approval
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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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