GRM International Chief of Party Job Vacancy in Rwanda

GRM International seeks an experienced
Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID funded Feed the Future project in
Rwanda. The goal of the Private Sector Driven Agricultural Growth project is to
increase smallholder incomes by promoting private sector investments –
internationally and domestically – that contribute to the Government of
Rwanda’s (GoR) aim of transforming agriculture into a market-oriented,
competitive, and high-value sector. PSD-AG has two primary objectives: Assist
the GoR to increase private sector investment; and facilitate increased private
sector investment in upgrading agricultural value chains.

Responsibilities:

The COP will provide overall technical,
administrative, and financial management leadership; prepare, review and
monitor contract reporting and deliverables; oversee the recruitment and engagement
of technical staff; liaise with the GRM International’s home office, relevant
USAID personnel, and project partners; and provide technical implementation
expertise as necessary to project components.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated
expertise and 5 years of chief-of-party experience in managing large (at
least $10 million), complex agricultural development and agriculture
investment promotion programs with a value chain growth focus, preferably
within an African context;
Minimum
of 10 years in a senior management position and/or managing large,
complex, and multi-faceted donor-funded projects (USAID experience
preferred);
Demonstrated
effectiveness in policy analysis and dialogue with host country
governments;
Experience
with USAID Feed the Future initiatives, preferably in Rwanda or East
Africa;
Demonstrated
ability to be collaborative across projects, flexible and creative;
Evidence
of ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of
organizations (government, private sector, NGOs, research institutions);
Experience
with market and trade led agricultural approaches, value chain
competitiveness and private sector orientation;
Excellent
leadership, management and organizational skills;
Results
orientated;
A
team player;
Strong
presentation, interpersonal and intercultural communication skills;
Bachelor’s
degree required, Master’s degree preferred (in relevant field);
Fluency
in English.