Latest Vacancies at Abt Associates

Job Summary

• Abt Associates seeks a dynamic Chief of Party for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded agricultural competitiveness and trade development program in West Africa. The project will improve regional and international trade flows by working with and through West African governments and Regional Economic Communities (RECs), to support trade and economic growth, and working with SMEs, and financial institutions. The project will also contribute to USAID/Nigeria’s goals and the Global Food Security Strategy objective of inclusive and sustainable agriculture-led economic growth.
• Applicants must demonstrate expertise in policy, SME development, agricultural competitiveness, regional and international trade standards, and export development, as well as an ability to design and carry out project activities across multiple countries in collaboration with multiple stakeholders. The COP should possess the intellectual, leadership and management skills necessary to develop, articulate and implement a vision for the project as well as extensive experience in West Africa.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the overall planning, implementation and management of the project.
• Build a motivated, results-oriented team that is effective in organizing the work and coordinating with partners.
• Assure the timely delivery of assistance under the work plan and coordinate with senior technical staff to ensure sharing of relevant technical models, coordination of activities and quality control of the work.
• Coordinate with the DCOP to spend according to plan and ensure compliance with USAID regulations.
• Ensure clear communications with clients and stakeholders about project activities and accomplishments.
• Coordinate with monitoring staff to ensure timely and well-documented data collection, analysis, and reporting in support of the performance management plan.
• Represent the project to USAID and in public settings.

Preferred Skills / Prerequisites

• Advanced Degree in Business, Agriculture, Trade, Economics, or related field with 10-15 years of experience.
• Five to ten years of progressively responsible experience in international development, ideally with regional trade facilitation programs, in addition to at least five years of supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with West African regional trade and agriculture institutions, small business enabling environment, constraints to meeting international grades and standards, and agricultural sector competitiveness, as well as experience collaborating with key players in the region.
• Experience interacting directly with USAID (highly desired) or other similar donors, ideally regarding programmatic, strategic communications, and contractual issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work and coordinate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, including national and local governments, civil society organizations, private sector representatives and local communities.
• Prior work experience in Nigeria highly desired.
• Excellent interpersonal, supervision, problem-solving, and coordination skills, including the ability to manage high-level relationships and motivate subordinates across large geographies.
• Language fluency in English required, French preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

• (15+) years of experience and a master degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely and high quality field entomological work and will assist the Entomology Laboratory Coordinator with managing the insectary and laboratory.
• Supports entomological field activities.
• Adhere to the Standard Operational Procedures for these activities.

Requirements

• Secondary School (Diploma A2). or Bachelor’s Degree (desirable), in Biochemistry, Laboratory, Veterinary or other related health field. At least one (1) year of experience in laboratory or veterinary work.
• At least 5 years relevant experience or: Bachelor’s Degree (desireable) or a Masters Degree.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team and as a team leader, with the ability to accept the inputs of other team members.
• Strong management and planning skills of project tasks and budgets.
• Demonstrates leadership and team work and produces high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner and has excellent writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communications and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills, computer software programs, including MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with U SAID funded programs and/or other international development experience.
• English language fluency.

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Responsibilities

• Provides a wide range of cleaning and maintenance support to the project office, including the cleaning of rooms, furniture and equipment, replenishment of supplies; beverage service, and assigned clerical/administrative tasks.
• Supports the Finance & Admin Manager, as needed, during high volume work periods, such as during conferences.

Requirements

• Secondary School completion and office support or custodial work experience.
• At least 5 years relevant experience or: Bachelor’s Degree (desireable) or a Masters Degree.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team and as a team leader, with the ability to accept the inputs of other team members.
• Strong management and planning skills of project tasks and budgets.
• Demonstrates leadership and team work and produces high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner and has excellent writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communications and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills, computer software programs, including MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with U SAID funded programs and/or other international development experience.
• English language fluency.

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Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely and high quality field entomological work and will assist the Entomology Insectary Technicians with managing the insectary.
• Support implementation of entomological field activities.
• Assist with procurement requests related to the field entomological activities.
• Adhere to the Standard Operational Procedures for these activities Ensure proper and timely data recording and entry.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Entomology, Biology, or other relevant field. Experience in entomological, laboratory, or veterinary work. Computer skills (Microsoft word, Excel).
• Experience with laboratory animal rearing desirable
• 10 years relevant experience or Bachelor’s Degree plus 8 years relevant experience, Masters Degree (desirable) plus 6 years relevant experience, or a PhD and 4 years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team and as a team leader, with the ability to accept the inputs of other team members.
• Strong management and planning skills of project tasks and budgets.
• Demonstrates leadership and team work and produces high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner and has excellent writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communications and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills, computer software programs, including MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with U SAID funded programs and/or other international development experience.
• English language fluency.

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Responsibilities

• Supports the monitoring & evaluation system of the program.
• Collects, analyzes, and presents program performance data.
• Tests and maintains the project’s M&E database.
• Prepares monitoring plans and defines program indicators.

Requirements

• Secondary School completion (minimum) or a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Community Health, Sociology, or other relevant field, and professional database management experience.
• 20 years relevant experience, or  Bachelor’s Degree plus 15 years relevant experience, Masters Degree (desirable) plus 10 years relevant experience, or a Phd. And 8 years relevant experience.
• High level of computer literacy and proficiency in statistical software.
• .Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team and as a team leader, with the ability to accept the inputs of other team members.
• Strong management and planning skills of project tasks and budgets.
• Demonstrates leadership and team work and produces high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner and has excellent writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communications and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills, computer software programs, including MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with U SAID funded programs and/or other international development experience.
• English language fluency.

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Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction for the financial management and administrative support functions of the project.
• Develops and tracks budgets, manages payroll and vendor relations, and controls all financial transactions and reporting, both for the client and for Abt associates headquarters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) or a Master’s Degree in Business, Administration, Finance, or Accounting and 8+ years of financial and contracts management at large-scale development programs.
• 20 years relevant experience, or; Bachelor’s Degree plus 15 years relevant experience, Masters Degree (desirable) plus 10 years relevant experience, or a Phd. and 8 years relevant experience.
• Experience with USAID-funded projects, and thorough knowledge of US Government contract procedures, are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team and as a team leader, with the ability to accept the inputs of other team members.
• Strong management and planning skills of project tasks and budgets.
• Demonstrates leadership and team work and produces high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner and has excellent writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communications and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills, computer software programs, including MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with U SAID funded programs and/or other international development experience.
• English language fluency.

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Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and management oversight of all of the project’s entomological surveillance activities.
• Guides key project and country-level entomology decisions based on data analysis and interpretation.
• Ensures environmental compliance pof spray operations, and the storage and transport of insecticides.
• Leads the development of entomological monitoring plans.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Entomology, Environmental Health, Public Health, or related field. Significant experience in vector control, IRS operations, and the regulatory and operational aspectrs of insecticide use.
• 20 years relevant experience, or; Bachelor’s Degree plus 15 years relevant experience, Masters Degree (desirable) plus 10 years relevant experience, or a Phd. and 8 years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team and as a team leader, with the ability to accept the inputs of other team members.
• Strong management and planning skills of project tasks and budgets.
• Demonstrates leadership and team work and produces high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner and has excellent writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communications and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills, computer software programs, including MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with U SAID funded programs and/or other international development experience.
• English language fluency.

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Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains project vehicles to meet the transportation needs of the program.
• Follows schedule of routine vehicle maintenance. Keeps detailed records of vehicle movements and maintenance performed.
• Supports the project office by performing general service tasks, repairs, deliveries, etc

Requirements

• Secondary School (desirable), a valid driver’s license, and at least 1 year of commercial driving experience.
• Automotive mechanics expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team and as a team leader, with the ability to accept the inputs of other team members.
• Strong management and planning skills of project tasks and budgets.
• Demonstrates leadership and team work and produces high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner and has excellent writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communications and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills, computer software programs, including MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with U SAID funded programs and/or other international development experience.
• English language fluency.