FHI 360 is a
nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in
lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff
includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic
Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a
unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development
challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all
U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the
position of: Chief
of Party in Lilongwe, Malawi.
Job Summary /
Responsibilities:
The Chief of Party
will be responsible fo
r providing overall technical and programmatic leadership
of an upcoming food security program, ensuring integration of activities and
technical quality of program approaches, coordinating partner roles and setting
performance expectations, and ensuring program deliverables and milestones are
met. This position requires comprehensive understanding of and experience in
the areas of agricultural development, value chain activities, private sector
engagement and livelihoods with skills in capacity building and technical
provision. The position will be based in Malawi—most likely in Lilongwe.
ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Plan,
direct and coordinate technical and operational activities to ensure that
project goals and objectives are accomplished with prescribed timeframes
and funding parameters and in compliance with USAID regulations and FHI
360 policies. - Provide
technical leadership in agriculture and livelihoods components of the
project, with expertise including (but not limited to): food security
programming; household food access; nutrition; household and community
resilience; poverty reduction; rural economic development, agricultural
development, agribusiness, market systems or value chain development. - Establish
and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders on
project matters. - Collaborate
with technical specialists, other team staff, and stakeholders beyond the
project to ensure coordination of materials and communication message
strategies and avoid gaps and overlaps. - Oversee
monitoring and evaluation of project indicators and knowledge management
activities. - Oversee
the project’s financial and technical reporting requirements. - Other
duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- A
Master’s Degree in Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, Nutrition,
International Development or related field. - Proven
success managing complex development programs that include multi-disciplinary
programming, preferably in the Eastern and Southern Africa context, and on
USAID funded projects of similar size. Proven abilities to set priorities,
to multi-task, and to work collaboratively across technical disciplines. - At
least 10 years of experience in projects of similar or related nature,
size and complexity, with national or local governments, NGOs, or donors.
Preference given to a candidate who has demonstrated experience working in
devolved health settings. - A
strong track record of managing market development projects, especially in
the area of agriculture (highly preferred). - Possess
outstanding professional reputation and have strong demonstrated
interpersonal, written, and oral presentation skills. - Well-developed
written and oral communication skills in English required, Chewa
preferred. - Minimum
5 years’ experience in Eastern and Southern Africa, and minimum of 3
years’ experience in Malawi preferred. - Knowledge
of and experience with the design, management and implementation of nutrition,
agriculture and livelihoods programs. - Experience
and demonstrated knowledge of livelihoods and agricultural development
programs and market systems approaches. - Experience
collaborating with government ministries and officials, NGOs and donors, and
community-based institutions, preferably in Malawi. - Ability
to organize systems to monitor results. - Demonstrated
ability to lead a diverse team on activities of similar scale
(financially, staff size, and activities). Ability to work well with
others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff,
subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance. - Ability
to travel as needed.
We offer competitive
compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360’s Career
Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmativeaction employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment
opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect
to policies, programs, or activities.
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