This is your opportunity to use your leadership talents and USAID experience to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children.
You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)–a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.
The Chief of Party (COP) will provide overall leadership and direction to the Development Food Assistance Program (DFAP), ensuring the achievement of program objectives according to schedule and within budget. The program will be implemented through a consortium of local and international partners, in addition to key stakeholders from the Government of Malawi, and others. The program has an expected value of US $50-$80 million over five years.
We believe that every child born is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• With key program staff and stakeholders, ensure program’s strategic objectives and results are fully accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards.
• Supervise a team of senior level international and national staff with skills across a diverse set of technical areas.
• Approve program expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests to donors.
• Conduct periodic reviews of staff performance in keeping with WV’s performance management system and mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork.
REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:
• Master’s degree in Agriculture, Health, Nutrition, Development Economics Business, or another field directly related to the program summary above.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressively increasing responsibility in overseas international management experience, preferably in administering USAID and/or Food for Peace programs, with a preference for two years of experience overseeing USG food aid programs (Title II or USDA).
• Proven ability to manage complex consortium or partnership relationships, including effectively coordinating with host country governments.
• Familiarity with U.S. Government (USG) food aid legislation and regulations.
• Prior experience and demonstrated knowledge of USG food aid programs and the relevant legislation; mastery of USAID regulations governing such programs.
• English language fluency is required.
If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in Malawi, we'd love to hear from you.
How to apply:
Find the full description and apply online by the closing date. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.
