IFDC
is a nonprofit, science-based organization working to alleviate global hunger
and poverty by improving sustainable agricultural productivity. The
organization was established in 1974 in response to the twin crises of food
insecurity and rising energy prices. IFDC is governed by an international board
of directors and supported by bilateral and multilateral aid agencies, private
enterprises and foundations and Headquartered in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, USA.
is a nonprofit, science-based organization working to alleviate global hunger
and poverty by improving sustainable agricultural productivity. The
organization was established in 1974 in response to the twin crises of food
insecurity and rising energy prices. IFDC is governed by an international board
of directors and supported by bilateral and multilateral aid agencies, private
enterprises and foundations and Headquartered in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, USA.
We
are recruiting to fill the below position below:
are recruiting to fill the below position below:
Job
Title:
Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)
Tracking Code: 20120310
Location: Nigeria
Title:
Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)
Tracking Code: 20120310
Location: Nigeria
Job
Summary
Summary
- The
International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is currently seeking a
qualified candidate for the position of Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for
anticipated USAID/Nigeria Rural Resilience Project in northern Nigeria. - Recruitment
is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of
final applicant is subject to USAID approval.
Job
Description
Description
- The
DCOP will support the Chief of Party in managing staff and providing
technical leadership in the design and implementation of resilience and
rural development activities. - We
seek an individual with significant broad and proven expertise in rural
resilience, agricultural development in a developing country context,
preferably Nigeria and the Soudano-Sahel region. - The
DCOP will complement the Chief of Party with experience in facilitation
and systems approaches, comprehensive and integrated food security and
nutrition, and able to bring lessons learned from past resilience
interventions in the diverse environments. - The
DCOP will ensure that the project meets all USAID environmental
requirements and complies with USAID environmental policies and
regulations.
Key
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Overall
program responsibility; - Ability
to manage toward maximum effectiveness, efficiency and output; - Apply
a facilitation approach to implementation; - Represent
the program to donors, key stakeholders and host country government
counterparts by assuming primary responsibility in negotiating terms and
conditions of the program.
Required
Skills
Skills
- A
minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field or a Bachelor’s degree. - Minimum
5 years of work experience as Deputy Chief of Party, Senior Program
Manager or an equivalent position managing large, complex agricultural
development and resilience programs preferably within West Africa.
Experience working in Nigeria and the Soudano –Sahel region are preferred. - Experience
in building capacity of public agency personnel to more effectively meet
the requirements of their position. - Experience
in the environmental compliance on projects and working with host country
agencies. - Demonstrated
effectiveness in strategic thinking and policy analysis and able to
dialogue with host country government. - Demonstrated
ability to be collaborative across projects, flexible and creative. - 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. - Oral
and written communication and presentations skills in English.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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