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  • Posted: Mar 27, 2017
    Deadline: Not specified
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    ACDI/VOCA envisions a world in which everyone is empowered to build healthy families, resilient communities, and flourishing societies. Since 1963, we have partnered with public and private actors to find sustainable solutions that enable people to productively engage in local and global markets. From the beginning, we have been guided by cooperative prin...
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    Chief of Party

    Job Description

    • We are currently seeking Chief of Party candidates for an upcoming USAID funded, multi-year agricultural competitiveness program in Nigeria. The purpose of this activity is to strengthen agriculture productivity and profitability of smallholder farmers.

    Responsibilities

    • Provide overall leadership management and general technical direction of the entire program.
    • Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments.

    Qualifications

    • A Master's degree in Agricultural science, Economics, Marketing, Trade or other relevant graduate degree.
    • 10 years or more of progressively responsible work experience in managing and implementing rural development programs with demonstrated strong management and coordinating skills.
    • Substantial management experience and knowledge of project management, private sector development, gender mainstreaming and working in a multi-cultural environment.
    • Prior USAID Chief of Party experience is preferred.
    • Fluency in English is required.

    Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Incumbent should demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills as pertain to applications for agriculture and enterprise development. Proven ability to identify and develop innovative public-private partnerships.

    Method of Application

    Note:

    • No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted.
    • Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
    Interested and qualified? Go to ACDI VOCA on internationaljobs-acdivoca.icims.com to apply

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