Chief of Party, Mozambique

Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 60 projects in 30 countries and total revenues of $173 million.

Chief of Party, Mozambique

We are currently seeking a Chief of Party/Program Director for upcoming multi-year donor-funded opportunities in Mozambique. 

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responsibilities:
• Technical leadership in one or more key areas of focus for the program, as listed above
• Supervision of all international consultants and local project staff
• Quality control and timeliness of all deliverables
• Preparation or supervision of work plans, financial, logistical and other documents
• Review of all financial and logistical information on a periodic basis
• Recommendation and evaluation of proposed staff
• Serve as principal liaison with USAID staff, institutions, and client country partners to exchange information and develop professional relationships 

Minimum Qualifications:
• Demonstrated expertise and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in managing, value chain or agri-business projects, with experience in production, agricultural economics, market intelligence, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a COP, Project Director, or similar senior management position for projects with similar scope in developing countries
• Demonstrated knowledge in program monitoring & evaluations, financial management and procurement
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be collaborative across projects, flexible and creative.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of organizations (government, private sector, NGOs, research institutions).
• Relevant degree in agricultural economics, economics, agriculture or other value-chain-related field 
• Fluency in written English and Portuguese required.

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5546D361D43515B7E59192F77571D6B05627A48. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply.