Since 1963, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in 145 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 90 projects in 40 countries.
Fonctions
We are seeking Chief of Party candidates for an anticipated multiyear, USAID-funded agribusiness project, Support to Agricultural Research and Development Program. The project’s objective is to increase farmer’s income and resiliency in the Port-au-Prince and Saint-Marc development corridors.
Responsibilities:
• Provide overall program management, develop a strong, coherent technical vision and initiate innovative strategies across the program.
• Provide technical leadership on improved agricultural practices; business linkages; investment and trade facilitation; and other activities that promote private sector competitiveness and food security.
• Manage relationships with local organizations, private sector stakeholders and government bodies.
• Supervise program operations, technical and administrative personnel, and preparation of periodic written and oral reports to USAID and ACDI/VOCA headquarters.
• Ensure effective contract management, reporting, communications and relationship management with USAID.
Qualifications Requises
Qualifications:
• M.S., M.B.A., or other post-graduate degree in agronomy, horticulture, agribusiness, agriculture economics discipline, or a related field;
• Experience managing a project of similar size and breadth
• Experience with USAID project management (preferred) or similar work for other donors
• Proven record of achieving development impacts in a similar context
• Demonstrated ability to work and coordinate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, including national and local government, donors community-based organizations, think tanks and universities, and the private sector
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Spoken and written fluently in English and French
