Since 1963 and in 146 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 economi
c growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has
approximately 60 projects in 30 countries and total revenues of $173 million.
Deputy Chief of Party, Uganda
We are currently seeking a Deputy
Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future activity in
Uganda titled Youth Leadership for Agriculture. This upcoming multi-year
USAID-funded program in Uganda will focus on increasing economic opportunities
for hundreds of thousands of Ugandan female and male youth ages 10 to 35 in
agriculture-related fields in order to increase incomes and build
entrepreneurship, leadership, and workforce readiness.
The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)
will work closely with the Chief of Party to manage the day-to-day operations
of the activity. The DCOP will provide technical and managerial leadership and
will focus on building partnerships with key stakeholders. In the absence of
the COP, the DCOP will assume full responsibility for the Activity. The DCOP
responsibilities for this program include but are not limited to the following:
Responsibilities:
- Support the Chief of Party in attaining project goals
and objectives by providing technical advice and direction when
appropriate as well as administrative oversight. - Provide technical leadership on facilitated market
systems approach; market-driven technical skills development; and other
activities that promote employment opportunities along the value chain for
youth. - Contribute to the cross-cutting goals of the program.
- Assist with management of relationships with local
organizations, private sector stakeholders and government bodies. - Prepare/assist in preparation of periodic written and
oral reports to USAID and ACDI/VOCA headquarters. - Review of all financial and logistical information on a
periodic basis - Quality control and timeliness of all deliverables
- Preparation contribution to/of work plans, financial,
logistical and other documents. - Ensure effective contract management, reporting,
communications and relationship management with USAID.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in international
development, preferably in agriculture, private enterprise development, or
youth development. - Excellent track record of achieving results in similar
activities, demonstrated high level leadership, interpersonal, technical,
and analytical skills. - Minimum of a Master’s degree in agricultural economics,
economics, business, international development, public policy, education,
or other relevant field. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 12
years of experience may be substituted for a Master’s degree. - Must be professionally proficient and fluent in written
and spoken English.
Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556C361D43515B7E59192F7757196A07627B4D.
No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities
encouraged to apply. EOE.
