International Resources Group (IRG),Chief of Party Jobs in Rwanda

cal direction of the program, ensuring
an integrated vision among different components and actors, and a focus on
achieving the results defined in the contract. S/he will identify issues and
risks related to program implementation in a timely manner, and suggest
appropriate program adjustments. S/he will be the key liaison between
USAID/Rwanda and all other counterparts, implementing partners and Government
of Rwanda officials involved with the program. The position requires
significant coordination skills, broad general and technical knowledge,
experience in developing countries and skills to ensure coherence and
consistency in spite of urgent deadlines. Experience in Africa
strongly preferred.

• Master’s
  degree in, agriculture, environment, natural resource management, rural
  development economics, or related field of study or equivalent work
  experience.
• Minimum
  of 10 years of progressively responsible international work experience
  implementing multi-sector development programs with demonstrated strong
  management and coordinating skills.
• Minimum
  of 5 years of management experience on projects of similar complexity and
  size with direct supervision of technical teams and support staff;
  experience managing a USAID-funded program is highly preferred.
• Strong
  technical expertise in agriculture development, and/or natural resources
  management, climate change, nutrition and proven ability to facilitate and
  establish privatesector partnerships.
• Experience
  assembling teams working on multi-faceted international development
  programs.
• Demonstrated
  knowledge of USAID rules and regulations.
• Excellent
  writing and oral presentation skills in English are required.
• Ability
  to resolve sensitive and complicated work issues with senior level country
  counterparts, donor representative and senior-level staff.

• Strong
  interpersonal and intercultural communication skills highly preferred.
• A
  familiarity with addressing gender equality and climate resilience in
  agriculture is preferred.