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 93 projects in
40 countries and revenues of $124 million.
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 93 projects in
40 countries and revenues of $124 million.
Deputy Chief of Party/Operations Manager, Uganda
ACDI/VOCA is currently seeking a DCOP/Operations Manager for an anticipated
P.L. 480 Title II Multi-Year Assistance Program (MYAP) in Karamoja, Uganda.
This multi-year, non-emergency program will be integrated with USAID strategies
to address the underlying causes of chronic food insecurity . The program’s
ultimate goal is “to reduce food insecurity among chronically food
insecure households.” The program will focus on strengthening livelihoods
and improving nutrition among children under five, incorporating disaster risk
reduction and response mechanisms and conflict sensitive approaches. The
DCOP/Operations Manager responsibilities and qualifications for this program
include but are not limited to the following:
ACDI/VOCA is currently seeking a DCOP/Operations Manager for an anticipated
P.L. 480 Title II Multi-Year Assistance Program (MYAP) in Karamoja, Uganda.
This multi-year, non-emergency program will be integrated with USAID strategies
to address the underlying causes of chronic food insecurity . The program’s
ultimate goal is “to reduce food insecurity among chronically food
insecure households.” The program will focus on strengthening livelihoods
and improving nutrition among children under five, incorporating disaster risk
reduction and response mechanisms and conflict sensitive approaches. The
DCOP/Operations Manager responsibilities and qualifications for this program
include but are not limited to the following:
Responsibilities:
The DCOP/Operations Manager will be the senior MYAP
representative in the office with overall responsibility for operations, and
will support the COP in all aspects of program management and in the absence of
the COP, assume overall responsibility for the program.
representative in the office with overall responsibility for operations, and
will support the COP in all aspects of program management and in the absence of
the COP, assume overall responsibility for the program.
Directly oversee the Ag/Livelihoods Director, the
Health and Nutrition Director and the office operations in Karamoja. By
overseeing activities across strategic objectives, s/he will ensure integration
across interventions.
Health and Nutrition Director and the office operations in Karamoja. By
overseeing activities across strategic objectives, s/he will ensure integration
across interventions.
Report to the Chief of Party on technical and administrative
aspects of the project as well as all issues related to industry partners, and
ensure contractual compliance with ACDI/VOCA and donor regulations and
coordinate with ACDI/VOCA’s awards and compliance team in Washington, DC.
Ensure that internal and external programmatic reports are of high quality;
work with other departments in the finalization of reports prior to final
review by COP.
aspects of the project as well as all issues related to industry partners, and
ensure contractual compliance with ACDI/VOCA and donor regulations and
coordinate with ACDI/VOCA’s awards and compliance team in Washington, DC.
Ensure that internal and external programmatic reports are of high quality;
work with other departments in the finalization of reports prior to final
review by COP.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years overseas managing large, multi-year
USAID funded projects with multiple implementing partners - Advanced degree in relevant field preferred or
equivalent experience - 5+ years of food security /livelihoods experience;
experience working with agro-pastoralist or pastoralist populations is
preferred - 3 to 5 years proven experience and ability to motivate
and manage personnel in a dynamic work environment, preferably on donor-funded
projects. - Strong operational management experience
- Demonstrated ability to produce results
- Strong familiarity with USAID rules and regulations
required - Fluency in English required
How to apply:
Please apply online at
http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55569361D43515B7E59192F77561F6203627B4D. No
phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged
to apply. EOE.
http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55569361D43515B7E59192F77561F6203627B4D. No
phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged
to apply. EOE.
Closing Date: Thursday, 29 December 2011