Fresh Jobs at ACDI VOCA

• ACDI/VOCA is seeking a Chief of Party for an upcoming program in Nigeria funded by USAID. The purpose of the $25-50 million USAID Nigeria Food Basket Activity is to increase the productivity and competitiveness of select value chains (maize, rice, and horticulture) and markets by building capacities of agri-businesses, removing barriers to investments, and developing innovative financial products.  
• The Chief of Party will provide overall management oversight and technical direction, and will guide the entire program with a clear, consistent, and committed vision. They will monitor progress to ensure program goals and reporting requirements are met on time and within budget, complying with USAID and ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures. The program is anticipated to start in 2025 and this position will be based in Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall strategic planning, implementation, and management of the program 
• Develop an effective integrated approach of program components, participants, government actors, private sector partners, and other stakeholders 
• Ensure quality control and timeliness of all deliverables 
• Serve as principal liaison with USAID staff, institutions, and client country partners to exchange information and develop professional relationships 
• Monitor program indicators, evaluate program results, and guide program implementation to achieve maximum impact 
• Spearhead strategy development and utilize managerial tools and frameworks to improve the ability of the team to achieve project goals successfully and sustainably 
• Facilitate the development of the program’s evolving theory of change, overseeing the implementation of the work plan and tracking progress towards core indicators and learning objectives 
• Develop systems that support collaborating, learning and adapting (CLA) approach, including establishing a culture of adaptive management 
• Administer the program’s financial oversight and procedures, ensuring compliance with established ACDI/VOCA's accounting principles and USAID regulations 
• Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments 
• Represent ACDI/VOCA and the program to the public and donor community 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, business administration, or relevant field is required; master’s degree is desired. 
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in agricultural development, market systems development, value chain development, private sector engagement. 
• Previous experience as a Chief of Party for projects with similar magnitude and complexity is highly desired. 
• Knowledge of and experience with USAID rules and regulations is required. 
• Proven ability to collaborate successfully with host-country government officials, international donors, and private sector stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated experience in program designs, policy dialogue, strategic planning and implementation of workforce development, education, and systems improvement. 
• Experience working in Nigeria preferred.  
• Fluency in English is required.  

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ACDI/VOCA is seeking a GESI Lead for an upcoming program in Nigeria funded by USAID. The purpose of the $25-50 million USAID Nigeria Food Basket Activity is to increase the productivity and competitiveness of select value chains (maize, rice, and horticulture) and markets by building capacities of agri-businesses, removing barriers to investments, and developing innovative financial products.

The GESI Lead will lead the development and implementation of the program’s overall GESI strategy and will ensure the integration of women, and other vulnerable populations into all program activities. The program is anticipated to start in 2025 and this position will be based in Nigeria.

• Lead the development of the GESI strategy which will guide the integration of GESI concepts and approaches into all program activities, including technical implementation, monitoring, operations, policies, and procedures
• Collaborate with the Chief of Party, technical teams, MEL, and other personnel on GESI strategy implementation and monitoring
• Lead or assist in the design and implementation of GESI analyses, impact assessments, and other learning studies
• Provide technical advice and trainings to program staff, partners, and stakeholders to build their capacity to integrate gender, and other relevant social considerations into designing interventions, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation
• Review and provide input to project work plans, with attention to GESI dimensions of technical activities and operations, and discuss GESI issues and priorities with project senior management and other technical specialists
• Support the M&E Lead to ensure that all data is disaggregated by sex and age in data collection processes, analysis, and reporting
• Work with M&E and technical teams to incorporate GESI into Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) plans and practices, including developing GESI indicators and learning questions, incorporating GESI issues into pause and reflect sessions, and ensuring that the project reports on GESI outcomes and impacts
• Lead or assist in the preparation of reports and documents for submission to USAID and ACDI/VOCA home office
• Write, coordinate, and disseminate lessons learned among team and program stakeholders
• Maintain an up-to-date and thorough understanding of GESI related to project components
• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, gender, international development, agriculture, business administration, or relevant field is required; master’s degree is desired.
• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in international development, preferably in an agricultural or food systems context, including 5 years of experience in GYSI programming.
• Knowledge of and experience with USAID rules and regulations related to GESI is required.
• Knowledge of do no harm, women’s empowerment, and positive youth development frameworks and approaches is encouraged.
• Experience working in Nigeria required.
• Fluency in English is required.

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• ACDI/VOCA is seeking multiple positions for an upcoming program in Nigeria funded by USAID. The purpose of the $25-50 million USAID Nigeria Food Basket Activity is to increase the productivity and competitiveness of selected value chains and markets by building capacities of agri-businesses, removing barriers to investments, and developing innovative financial products. 
• The program is anticipated to start in 2025 and this position will be based in Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Agriculture Production 
• Value chains: maize and rice, horticulture 
• Climate Smart Agriculture 
• Natural Resources Management 
• Irrigation and Water Management 
• Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture 
• Access to Finance 
• Social and Behavior Change 
• Gender 
• Youth 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field is required; master’s degree is desired.  
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in relevant field. 
• Experience working in Nigeria preferred.  
• Fluency in English is required.  

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• ACDI/VOCA is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration for an upcoming program in Nigeria funded by USAID. The purpose of the $25-50 million USAID Nigeria Food Basket Activity is to increase the productivity and competitiveness of select value chains (maize, rice, and horticulture) and markets by building capacities of agri-businesses, removing barriers to investments, and developing innovative financial products. 
• The Director of Finance and Administration will provide leadership and direction to the finance and operations team with close oversight of the project’s finances, including financial analysis and accounting management. The program is anticipated to start in 2025 and this position will be based in Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Develop, oversee, and monitor all financial and accounting systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls, adapting them as necessary to meet changing regulations and best practices  
• Establish efficient financial and operational systems including internal audits, compliance, and risk management  
• Lead the annual budgeting process and review all financial plans and budgets, monitoring progress, and changes  
• Prepare and execute action plans to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of finance and administrative operations and to mitigate operational and compliance risks  
• Periodically assess the efficiency and effectiveness of finance and administration procedures in relation to the delivery of technical activities on time and at optimum cost  
• Ensure that program funds are utilized appropriately by the close of the fiscal year  
• Comply with all USAID rules and regulations and ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures relating to finance and administration  
• Oversee annual financial audits of program and ensure that sub grantees comply with all audit and financial review requirements  
• Manage cash disbursement and petty cash account  
• Track USAID approvals for travel, hiring, and equipment procurement  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or relevant field is required; master’s degree is desired.  
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial control and audit related field including 5 years of experience in a senior management position, providing administrative oversight and management systems development. 
• Knowledge of and experience with USAID rules and regulations related to procurement and finance is required.  
• Experience working with financial institutions or private sector investors in Nigeria preferred. 
• Fluency in English is required. 

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• ACDI/VOCA is seeking an MEL Lead for an upcoming program in Nigeria funded by USAID. The purpose of the $25-50 million USAID Nigeria Food Basket Activity is to increase the productivity and competitiveness of select value chains (maize, rice, and horticulture) and markets by building capacities of agri-businesses, removing barriers to investments, and developing innovative financial products. 
• The MEL Lead will manage the program’s performance monitoring and learning plans, as well as develop appropriate qualitative and quantitative measurement tools. They will supervise the M&E team in conducting baseline and annual data collection surveys, reporting, and building the M&E capacity of implementing partners. The program is anticipated to start in 2025 and this position will be based in Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage overall MEL activities of the program  
• Ensure effective reporting, data collection, and monitoring systems are in place  
• Coordinate with program teams to develop and update the Performance Monitoring Plans and work with the donor on its implementation and updating  
• Ensure M&E quality and standards adhere to guidelines and industry standard good practices  
• Track and analyze project indicators and other useful statistics to prepare high-quality, timely reports using the recommended formats and communication channels  
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor community projects for compliance, efficiency in implementation, and overall satisfaction of beneficiaries and stakeholders  
• Participate in the knowledge management system to capture relevant information that will inform decisions, support project reporting requirements, and foster learning within the project  
• Design interventions to increase the flow and effectiveness (leading to behavior change) of information based on assessments  
• Facilitate regular staff meetings to share experiences and lessons and to brainstorm ways of applying new learning  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in evaluation, development studies, economics, statistics, or relevant field is required; master’s degree is preferred. 
• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in managing the M&E component of a donor-funded project.  
• Knowledge of and experience with USAID rules and regulations is highly desired.   
• Proven experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods, survey design and implementation, and statistical data analysis is required.  
• Familiarity with applying the Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) approach to management is desired.  
• Experience working in Nigeria required.  
• Fluency in English is required.