EDC’s International Development
Division (IDD) focuses on three major areas: literacy and basic education,
youth livelihoods and workforce development, and health. Another key strand of
EDC’s international work focuses on helping countries expand economic
opportunity and build
civic society.
EDC works with governments,
agencies, and other partners in 35 countries to develop programs that are
respectful of cultural traditions and beliefs. The international division
comprises six regional centers coordinating EDC’s work in West and Central
Africa, East and Southern Africa, North Africa and the Middle East, Latin
America and the Caribbean, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and South and
Southeast Asia.
EDC is preparing for a Youth
Leadership for Agriculture Activity is to increase 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 capacity of selected
workforce institutions and value chain actors will be strengthened to ensure
sustainability of youth outcomes.
Deputy Chief of Party: 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 must have the following minimum
requirements for this position:
· 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, analytical, and 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.
To Apply: Interested applicants may send resumes to
IDDJobs@edc.org. Please list the position and region to which you are applying
in the subject line of the email.