ACDI/VOCA,Chief of Party Jobs in Malawi

and
for these value chains growing, there are opportunities for smallholder farmers
to diversify and increase their incomes, and for agricultural small and medium
enterprises (SMEs) to develop and grow. The development of the targeted value
chains also explicitly integrates nutrition and is expected to improve
nutritional outcomes for targeted populations

• Provide
  overall technical vision, leadership, and project management.
• Serve
  as the project’s key liaison with headquarters, USDA, government counterparts,
  private sector stakeholders, subcontractors, academic institutions, and
  other local partners to exchange information and develop professional
  relationships.
• Ensure
  day-to-day technical, schedule, and financial performance of the project
  in accordance with the scope of work and annual work plans.
• Oversee
  management and quality of deliverables for all subcontractors,
  international consultants, and local project staff.
• Collaboratively
  create and implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision.
• Oversee
  preparation and supervision of project work planning, performance
  management, and strategic communications.
• Facilitate
  the development of sustainable public-private partnerships and private
  sector investment in target value chains.
• Review
  all financial and logistical information on a periodic basis.
• Give
  verbal or written presentations as requested by the client and/or
  ACDI/VOCA to varied audiences regarding the project?s progress.

• Advanced
  degree in agricultural economics, agribusiness, finance, or related field
  from an accredited university is required.
• Minimum
  of 10 years of relevant and progressive work experience in developing
  countries, preferably in the area of enterprise development, value chain
  competitiveness, access to finance, and/or agricultural trade and
  investment.
• Minimum
  of 5 years of experience managing complex donor-funded programs in
  sub-Saharan Africa with progressively more responsible supervisory work
  experience including: contract management; supervision of professional and
  support staff; quality evaluation of staff performance and deliverables.
• Proven
  knowledge of finance and investment for entrepreneurs and SMEs in
  sub-Saharan Africa.
• Excellent
  communication skills for a wide audience of stakeholders.
• Fluent
  English skills required.