Chemonics ,Chief of party Jobs in Tanzania

MBOGA MATUNDA (“vegetable and fruits”
in Swahili). The project aims to increase the competitiveness and inclusiveness
of horticulture subsectors, increasing the productivity and profitability of
the selected value chains, while improving the nutritional status of Tanzanians
and integrating large numbers of women and youth. We are looking for
individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people
around the world.

• Provide
  leadership, technical direction, and management oversight for all project
  activities and results
• Provide
  overall vision and strategy for the implementation of the project
• Serve
  as the project’s primary liaison with USAID, the government of Tanzania,
  and international and local partners
• Ensure
  program activities and designs are integrated with USAID’s strategy and
  portfolio of programs across Tanzania
• Ensure
  project compliance with all contractual and administrative requirements,
  with support from home office, deputy chief of party, and
  operations/finance team
• Promote
  strategic planning, management, collaboration, and team work with shared
  vision, sound business decisions, and coordination with key stakeholders’
  national plans
• Oversees
  development of annual work plans, new activity implementation plans,
  quarterly reports and other reports as USAID requires
• Promote
  and publicize program activities and results through formal reports,
  public speaking, and (when possible) conference speaking and published
  articles
• Manage,
  mentor, and develop a high performance team of international and local
  technical and administrative staff
• Develop
  and maintain high-trust relationships with stakeholders at all levels —
  from rural farmers to multi-national business executives and senior
  government leaders

• Advanced
  degree in agronomy, horticulture, agricultural economics, agribusiness,
  international development, or other relevant field
• Minimum
  10 years of senior management experience on donor-funded, agricultural
  value chain development programs, preferably in Africa
• Experience
  with programs that promote women’s empowerment and gender parity in
  agriculture
• Demonstrated
  experience interacting with government agencies, host-county governments
  and counterparts, and international donor agencies
• Experience
  in managing subcontracts and grants to local organizations to promote
  agricultural or value chain development is preferred
• Familiarity
  with USAID rules and regulations and experience in budgeting, procurement,
  and financial management
• Strong
  interpersonal skills, with demonstrated experience in communicating
  complex processes to diverse stakeholders both internal and external to
  the program
• Familiarity
  with the political, social, and cultural context in Tanzania a plus
• Demonstrated
  leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency
  in English required