Chief of Party, Kenya

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Organization:

ACDI/VOCA

Location:

Kenya 

Sector:

Non Profit 

Organization URL:

http://www.acdivoca.org

Experience:

Advanced  

Last Date To Apply

Apr-19-2013 

Date Posted

Mar-19-2013 

Description

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Since 1963 and in 145 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 to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 76 active projects in 36 countries and revenues of $168 million.

Chief of Party, Kenya
We are currently seeking a Chief of Party for an operational multi-year USAID-funded program in Kenya focused on reducing poverty and hunger by improving the inclusiveness and competitiveness of the livestock value chain in two counties in the arid lands. For this position extensive experience working with pastoralists is highly preferred. The duties and requirements are as follows:

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and technical direction for the entire program that corresponds with best practice markets system development
• Design, develop and implement strategies to improve agricultural productivity and market linkages to increase rural household incomes
• Serve as principal liaison with USAID staff, host country partners, and private sector value chain actors to secure commitment, ensure open dialogue that benefits the program goals, disseminate information and develop professional relationships
• Manage the technical input of all staff, consultants, subcontractors, and project partners
• Lead the design and drive implementation of project work plans
• Ensure project contract compliance with USAID and ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures
• Oversee program administrative, human resources, budget pipeline, and finances
• Communicate regularly and share program information with other USAID project managers, bilateral donors, and other indigenous and international NGOs to ensure visibility of ACDI/VOCA activities

Qualifications

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Qualifications

• Strong communications and interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of organizations (government, private sector, NGOs, research institutions)
• Demonstrated ability to be collaborative across projects, flexible and creative
• Demonstrated effectiveness in strategic thinking and policy analysis and able to dialogue with host country government
• At least 10 years of professional experience working in livestock or agricultural development programs in the Horn of Africa, especially in the pastoral areas
• Minimum 5 years of work experience as COP/Senior Program Manager or an equivalent position managing large (at least $5 million), complex livestock and/or agricultural development programs with a value chain growth and resilience focus, preferably within an African context. Experience working in Kenya or East Africa strongly preferred.
• A minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with an additional 7 years’ experience to the required minimums above

Contact Details

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Contact:

ACDI/VOCA International Recruitment

Telephone:

202-000-0000

Email:

joinus@acdivoca.org

Application Instructions

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Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556C361D43515B7E59192F77561A6E0562774B. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

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