- Location: Malawi
- Sector: Non Profit
- Organization URL: http://www.acdivoca.org
- Experience: Advanced
- Last Date To Apply Jan-11-2012
- Date Posted Dec-13-2011
Description
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 in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 97 projects in 41 countries and revenues of $140 million.
Deputy Chief of Party, Malawi
We are currently seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the anticipated USAID-funded Integrating Nutrition in Value Chains (INVC) project based in Malawi. INVC is designed to increase food security and nutrition and reduce rural poverty through integrated economic growth, nutrition and natural resource management strategies led by agriculture value chain and market development. To achieve this overarching objective, the project will focus on value chain competitiveness, nutrition-focused market linkages and the development of agriculture-oriented organizations and local institutions
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership for cross cutting technical themes and value chain development strategies for legumes and dairy
- Prepare and supervise work plans and other program documents
- Conduct regular reviews of financial and logistical progress
- Serve as a project representative and point of contact for USAID
- Recommend, evaluate, and supervise professional and support staff
- Liaise with donor representatives, ACDI/VOCA Headquarters, partners, and all relevant stakeholders
- Make presentations on behalf of the project
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- MS, MBA, or other post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline
- 5+ years experience on international development programs focused on economic growth, trade, value chain development, agricultural development, nutrition, and food security
- Strong supervisory experience
- Demonstrated experience implementing programs aimed at integrated economic development, value chains, food security, and nutrition.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the latest developments in advancing good/best practices in value chain development and USAID’s value chain approach
- Strong communications skills required
- Contracts-management experience highly preferred
- Fluency in English required, experience with local languages preferred
Contact Details
- Contact: Lars Volz
- Telephone: 202-000-0000
- Email: lvolz@acdivoca.org
Application Instructions
Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556B361D43515B7E59192F775516690262774B. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
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