Jobs at ACDI/VOCA in Uganda- Chief of Party

Job Title: Chief of party, Uganda
Closing Date: Tuesday, 26 June 2012

Since 1963, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in 145 developing and transitional countries 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 to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society . ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 93 projects in 40 countries and revenues of $124 million.

Chief of Party, Uganda

We are currently seeking a Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future activity in Uganda titled START-VC. The Value Chain development (START-VC) will contribute to increasing the quantity and improving the quality of output produced and marketed by smallholder farmers. The START-VC project will also generate jobs (both on- and off-farm) and stimulate rural enterprise development . This project will focus on the three value chains identified in the Uganda Feed the Future (FTF) Strategy- coffee, maize, and beans.

Responsibilities:

    Provide technical leadership in one or more of the following program areas: producer group development, post-harvest handling, value chain competitiveness, market development.
    Assume responsibility for overall contract management ensuring quality control and timeliness of all deliverables.
    Serve as principal liaison with USAID staff, institutions and client country partners to exchange information and develop professional relationships.
    Ensure effective finance, progress, and donor reports, compliance with donor and ACDI/VOCA regulations, and efficient utilization of program staff and resources.
    Make verbal or written presentations as requested by the COTR to varied audiences

    Qualifications:
    Previous experience in one or more of the above mentioned project technical areas as well as knowledge of one of the three targeted sub-sectors: maize, beans and coffee.
    Minimum of 10 years of relevant and progressive work experience in developing countries .
    At least five years of project management experience. Previous USAID COP experience preferred.
    MS, MBA, or other post-graduate degree in a relevant field.
    Fluency in English is required.

How to apply:

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55569361D43515B7E59192F7755196C00627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.


Deadline: 26thJune 2012