Land O’Lakes International Development is receiving applications for a Chief of Party in anticipation of new USAID-funded program focusing on value chain development for select commodities in Malawi. The program will work on private sector development in agribusiness and expanding the enabling environment in Malawi to improve the nutritional status of underserved groups.
The Chief of Party will be responsible for technical and operational management of the anticipated project, as well as supervision of the project’s in-country team. S/he will work in close collaboration with USAID, local government officials, other stakeholders and the Land O’Lakes headquarters to ensure the program satisfactorily meets its technical requirements and complies with applicable USAID rules and regulations.
Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in agriculture, business, or a related field required
• Minimum 10 years of professional international development experience in agriculture required; significant experience in dairy or legumes preferred
• Minimum 5 years of Chief of Party, Component Leader or comparable Country Director experience required
• Minimum 2 years of professional long-term experience in East Africa required
• USAID project management experience
• Private sector agribusiness experience preferred
Please note that the above position is dependent on USAID award of the anticipated program to Land O’Lakes, and on USAID approval of any proposed candidate.
Qualified applicants are requested to submit CVs as soon as possible, and no later than September 30, 2011. To apply, please submit your CV through the website, www.idd.landolakes.com; please click on “Get Involved”, then “Opportunities”.