Chief of Party, Sri Lanka USDA Food for Progress

Job Description

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Here’s where you come in:

World Vision International seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated five-year United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food for Progress program in Sri Lanka worth approximately USD $20 - 39 million and anticipated to commence in October 2024. The program’s objectives are (I) to increase agricultural productivity and (II) to expand access to trade through local, regional, and international markets. This project will focus on improving food security and climate smart agriculture in Sri Lanka.

As the Chief of Party (COP), you will oversee the technical aspects of the project, including planning, implementation, project results, and deliverables, in accordance with the project work plan. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in value chain development, project management, and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Please note: The project is anticipated to commence in October 2024. This position is contingent upon funding and donor approval.

Requirements include:

• Advanced Degree in agricultural science, agriculture economics, agribusiness, international trade, agricultural development or other relevant fields of study related to the project.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in similar position within fields relevant to the results and objectives of the project, required for the successful implementation of the project. This experience should include agricultural market systems; trade; international food safety standards; sanitary and phytosanitary improvement; as well as an understanding of policy, economics, and trade issues in these sectors.
• Proven leadership experience and skills as Project Director or Chief of Party demonstrating expertise in the design, management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of similar size and complex international donor-supported projects.
• Experience managing donor-funded programs, particularly USDA Food for Progress programs and/or USAID FtF programs.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required. Fluency in Sinhala, Tamil or another common South Asian language is preferred.

Is this the job for you?

Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position and apply online. We will be accepting applications until the right candidate is found.

World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.

About the Organization

The World Vision Partnership is a global community of people passionately committed to improving the lives and futures of the world’s most vulnerable children.

We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

www.wvi.org

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.