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Chemonics International

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Good for entry-level jobs; then leave - Project Manager Chemonics International Employee Review

1.0
Apr 3, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You get to travel to some fantastic places, but only if you work in a regional--rather than a support--unit. It's a great way to see the world and travel, but do not fall in love with project management, new business, or support position rolls. Instead, use this organization to go someplace else.

Cons

Chemonics is one of those companies that keeps falling but never hits rock bottom. The management--especially the executive management--is white male dominated even though the rank-and-file is not. The company doesn't manage itself well: financial management is terrible, innovation is nil, and HR is a joke. Also the pay is terrible. This is a company that hires people with top-level grad degrees and has them process expense reports or timesheets. Let me be clear: you aren't actually doing development; you're just supporting the people who do. So don't get fooled into believing that you'll use your MPH to fight AIDS or your M.Ed to teach children in Ghana what to do. Take your degree elsewhere.

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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
Business Outlook

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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