FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Chief of Partyin Lilongwe, Malawi.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
The Chief of Party will be responsible for providing overall technical and programmatic leadership of an upcoming food security program, ensuring integration of activities and technical quality of program approaches, coordinating partner roles and setting performance expectations, and ensuring program deliverables and milestones are met. This position requires comprehensive understanding of and experience in the areas of agricultural development, value chain activities, private sector engagement and livelihoods with skills in capacity building and technical provision. The position will be based in Malawi—most likely in Lilongwe.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Plan, direct and coordinate technical and operational activities to ensure that project goals and objectives are accomplished with prescribed timeframes and funding parameters and in compliance with USAID regulations and FHI 360 policies.
- Provide technical leadership in agriculture and livelihoods components of the project, with expertise including (but not limited to): food security programming; household food access; nutrition; household and community resilience; poverty reduction; rural economic development, agricultural development, agribusiness, market systems or value chain development.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders on project matters.
- Collaborate with technical specialists, other team staff, and stakeholders beyond the project to ensure coordination of materials and communication message strategies and avoid gaps and overlaps.
- Oversee monitoring and evaluation of project indicators and knowledge management activities.
- Oversee the project’s financial and technical reporting requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- A Master’s Degree in Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, Nutrition, International Development or related field.
- Proven success managing complex development programs that include multi-disciplinary programming, preferably in the Eastern and Southern Africa context, and on USAID funded projects of similar size. Proven abilities to set priorities, to multi-task, and to work collaboratively across technical disciplines.
- At least 10 years of experience in projects of similar or related nature, size and complexity, with national or local governments, NGOs, or donors. Preference given to a candidate who has demonstrated experience working in devolved health settings.
- A strong track record of managing market development projects, especially in the area of agriculture (highly preferred).
- Possess outstanding professional reputation and have strong demonstrated interpersonal, written, and oral presentation skills.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills in English required, Chewa preferred.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Eastern and Southern Africa, and minimum of 3 years’ experience in Malawi preferred.
- Knowledge of and experience with the design, management and implementation of nutrition, agriculture and livelihoods programs.
- Experience and demonstrated knowledge of livelihoods and agricultural development programs and market systems approaches.
- Experience collaborating with government ministries and officials, NGOs and donors, and community-based institutions, preferably in Malawi.
- Ability to organize systems to monitor results.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse team on activities of similar scale (financially, staff size, and activities). Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance.
- Ability to travel as needed.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360's Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
