We are seeking Chief of Party candidates for an
anticipated multiyear, USAID-funded Feed the Future project in Rwanda. The
project will build on the successes of the ongoing Rwanda Post Harvest Handling
and Storage (PHHS) program. The follow-on program will address post-harvest inefficiencies
for targeted staple crops. The program will link farmers to storage facilities
and stimulate private sector investment in construction and management of
post-harvest equipment and warehousing.
anticipated multiyear, USAID-funded Feed the Future project in Rwanda. The
project will build on the successes of the ongoing Rwanda Post Harvest Handling
and Storage (PHHS) program. The follow-on program will address post-harvest inefficiencies
for targeted staple crops. The program will link farmers to storage facilities
and stimulate private sector investment in construction and management of
post-harvest equipment and warehousing.
Responsibilities:
Provide
overall program management, develop a strong, coherent technical vision and
initiate innovative strategies across the program.
overall program management, develop a strong, coherent technical vision and
initiate innovative strategies across the program.
Provide
technical leadership on improved aggregation, post-harvest handling and
storage; market linkages; trade facilitation; business-enabling environment;
and other activities that promote value chain competitiveness and food
security.
technical leadership on improved aggregation, post-harvest handling and
storage; market linkages; trade facilitation; business-enabling environment;
and other activities that promote value chain competitiveness and food
security.
Manage
relationships with local organizations, private sector stakeholders and
government bodies.
relationships with local organizations, private sector stakeholders and
government bodies.
Supervise
program operations, technical and administrative personnel, and preparation of
periodic written and oral reports to USAID and ACDI/VOCA headquarters.
program operations, technical and administrative personnel, and preparation of
periodic written and oral reports to USAID and ACDI/VOCA headquarters.
Ensure
effective contract management, reporting, communications and relationship
management with USAID.
effective contract management, reporting, communications and relationship
management with USAID.
Qualifications:
M.S.,
M.B.A., or other post-graduate degree in trade, agricultural development,
institutional development or other relevant field.
M.B.A., or other post-graduate degree in trade, agricultural development,
institutional development or other relevant field.
Minimum of
10 years of progressive work experience, preferably in Africa.
10 years of progressive work experience, preferably in Africa.
At least
10 years of progressively responsible supervisory work experience, preferably
on large and complex USAID-funded contracts.
10 years of progressively responsible supervisory work experience, preferably
on large and complex USAID-funded contracts.
Excellent
communication and reporting skills.
communication and reporting skills.
Fluency in
English and French preferred.
English and French preferred.
How to apply:
Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556E361D43515B7E59192F7756166807627B4D.
No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities
encouraged to apply. EOE.
No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities
encouraged to apply. EOE.
Closing Date: Thursday, 28 February 2013
