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Post: Chief of Party, Ghana
Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Location: Tamale and Accra
Salary: Very
Competitive
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 works in approximately 40 developing countries
implementing 60+ projects and has total revenues of $173 million.
Chief of Party, Ghana
We are currently seeking a Chief of Party for the Ghana
ADVANCE II program, a recently released $35 million agricultural value chain
program funded by USAID that will increase the competitiveness of the maize,
rice and soya value chains in northern Ghana. The project will work to
achieve these results through three integrated components: increased
agricultural productivity in targeted commodities; increased market access and
trade of targeted commodities; and strengthened local capacity for advocacy and
activity implementation. The position will be based in both Tamale and Accra, and 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:
A master’s degree in economics, business, agriculture,
international relations or other related field preferred, bachelor’s degree and
additional years of experience also accepted. Five years of Chief of Party
experience managing large (at least $10 million), complex agricultural
development programs with a value chain focus; or a bachelor’s degree in a
related field with demonstrated expertise and seven years of Chief of Party
experience. Demonstrated ability to be flexible, creative and collaborative
across projects. 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. Fluent in English, written and
spoken.
No phone calls
please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply.
EOE.
Job ID: #591547
Closing date: 25 Oct
2013
How to apply:
Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556E361D43515B7E59192F77571F6C01627B4D.
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