Job Description
Chief of Party, Tanzania
We are currently seeking a Chief of Party for an upcoming multi-year, USAID-funded agricultural competitiveness program in Tanzania. 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
- Ensure quality and timeliness of all deliverables
- Prepare or supervise work plans and financial, logistical and other documents
- Review all financial and logistical information
- 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.
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 history of providing highly effective technical and managerial leadership on sizable projects
- 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 http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55569361D43515B7E59192F77571A6D01627A4B. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
About the Organization
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.
