Chief of Party, Ghana Vacancy at ACDI/VOCA,Accra,Ghana

Post:Chief of Party, Ghana
Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Location;Accra,ghana
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 80 projects in 36 countries and revenues of approximately $168 million.

Chief of Party, Ghana 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
Closing date: 24 Sep 2013

How to apply: 
http://reliefweb.int/job/591547/chief-party-ghana

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