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Since 1963 and in 146
countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional
nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C.,
ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers
technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services,
enterprise development, community development and food security in order to
promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA
currently has approximately 60 projects in 30 countries and total revenues of
$173 million.
Chief of Party,
Tanzania
We are currently
seeking a Chief of Party for an upcoming multi-year, USAID-funded program in
Tanzania focused on increasing the productivity and competitiveness of the
horticultural sector. The anticipated multi-million dollar project will
build-on and coordinate with current agriculture-focused programming across
Tanzania to increase the overall income and livelihoods of producers and
agricultural market stakeholders. The Chief of Party will lead all aspects of
project implementation, technical direction, and representation for the life
of the project. The position is subject to ACDI/VOCA being awarded the
program.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership,
oversight and support to all aspects of the program
- Supervise all international and
local project staff and consultants, providing operational and technical
oversight and mentorship when appropriate
- Ensure quality and timeliness of
all deliverables in line with set project timelines and objectives
- Prepare or supervise work plans
and financial, M&E, logistical plans and other documents
- Review all financial and
logistical information and reporting to ensure compliance with donor,
organizational, and other stakeholder requirements
- Evaluate proposed staff and
provide leadership and mentoring to senior-level managers
- Serve as principal liaison with
USAID staff, government and private sector institutions, and
client-country partners to exchange information and develop professional
relationships
- Make verbal or written
presentations to stakeholders at all levels
- Identify issues and risks related
to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate
program adjustments
Qualifications:
- M.S., M.B.A., or other
post-graduate degree in agricultural economics, business administration
or other relevant technical fields
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant
and progressive work experience in Tanzania, East Africa, or other
regions of Africa with a similar development context
- At least 5 years of Chief of
Party experience
- Demonstrated knowledge and
experience with strategies for improving horticulture production and
developing market linkages
- Demonstrated history of providing
highly effective technical and managerial leadership on sizable
agriculture initiatives; specific horticulture project experience
preferred
- Demonstrated experience with
USAID regulations, procedures, protocols, and reporting requirements;
Experience with USAID contracts preferred
- Familiarity with USAID grants
programming and management
- Excellent communication,
technical and reporting skills
- Fluency in English is required
Please apply online
at www.acdivoca.org/internationaljobs . No phone calls
please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply.
EOE.
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