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Post:Chief of Party, Ghana
Organization:USAID-funded agricultural program
Location:Accra,Ghana
Category : Consultant
Id : 3165
We are currently seeking a Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID-funded agricultural program in Ghana that will increase the competitiveness of the maize, rice and soy value chains. The project will use a value chain approach to increase agricultural productivity, market access and trade for rural smallholders and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) while strengthening local capacity for advocacy, institution building and implementation. The position is subject to ACDI/VOCA being awarded the program.
Responsibilities:
- Provide overall leadership and technical direction for the program
- Design, develop and implement strategies to improve agricultural productivity and market linkages to increase rural household incomes
- Serve as principal liaison with USAID staff, host country partners and other institutions and organizations to exchange information and ensure collaboration
- Manage the technical input of all staff, consultants, subcontractors and project partners
- Lead the design and conduct implementation of project work plans
- Oversee program compliance with USAID and ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures
- Oversee program administration in such areas as human resources, M&E, budget and finance
Qualifications:
- University degree in economics, business, agriculture, international relations or other related field. Advanced degree preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant and progressively more sophisticated experience designing and managing the implementation of agricultural value chain programs
- At least seven years of progressively more responsible supervisory experience managing large, complex projects, preferably on USAID-funded contracts
- Previous experience working in Ghana or West Africa
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to productively interact with diverse staff and a wide range of organizations including government, private sector, NGOs and research institutions
- Fluent in English, written and spoken
No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
How to Apply
http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1376861267539
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