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 approximately 60 projects in 30 countries and total revenues of $173 million.
Deputy Chief of Party, Sierra Leone
We are currently seeking a Deputy Chief of Party for a potential five year, $60 million USAID-funded project in Sierra Leone. The goal of the program is to reduce food insecurity and increase resiliency among the most food insecure and vulnerable rural populations in Sierra Leone. To achieve this goal, the program is organized into two strategic objectives (SO): 1) reduce chronic malnutrition among children under five; and 2) enhance livelihood opportunities. The program will also address five crosscutting themes: gender, youth, environment, resilience and governance. ACDI/VOCA-Sierra Leone will monetize rice and wheat flour, and will distribute vegetable oil, corn soya blend (CSB), lentils and bulgur to children under 2 and pregnant and lactating women as part of the Preventing Malnutrition in Children under 2 Approach (PM2A). This is a senior staff position and the Deputy Chief of Party will assume temporary Chief of Party duties as requested by the Chief of Party.
Responsibilities:
- Assist Chief of Party with management responsibilities. When required, assume higher representational responsibilities, serving as the Chief of Party in his/her absence.
- Represent ACDI/VOCA interests during meetings with USAID Mission personnel, U.S. Embassy staff, host-country government officials, international organizations, indigenous and international NGOs, international donors, and others interested in ACDI/VOCA activities.
- Cultivate and liaise with governmental agencies and USAID offices in Sierra Leone and Washington, DC.
- Communicate regularly and share program information with other USAID project managers, bilateral donors, UN Organizations and other indigenous and international NGOs to ensure visibility of ACDI/VOCA activities.
- Assist the COP in developing and implementing a project strategy and an integrated program approach to further promote cohesion in activities and maximize resource utilization.
- Contribute to a high-level and productive working environment that is non-discriminatory and promotes open dialogue on gender-related and culturally sensitive issues.
- Supervise administrative, financial and M&E staff and ensure appropriate scopes of work (SOW) for program employees are created as needed. Oversee staff capacity-building.
- Oversee sub-recipients to develop a strategy to engage PM2A beneficiaries in ACDI/VOCA food security and livelihoods projects.
- Develop and oversee office support procedures and recommend changes/improvements in procedures for providing office support services so as to attain increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance among key staff with all corporate and local ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures.
- In coordination with COP, oversee budgets to ensure all expenditures are in compliance with ACDI/VOCA and donor policies and regulations as well as within the scope of the program budget.
- Monitor budget, fund disbursal, and financial records ensuring that project expenditures are in compliance with ACDI/VOCA and USAID policies and regulations.
- Lead the proposal development process as requested by headquarters, collecting information and working closely and collaboratively with field staff and headquarters technical and new business staff.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience with livelihoods, rural development or agribusiness donor-funded projects in a management capacity with experience supervising a diverse staff.
- Master’s degree or relevant university degree required.
- Knowledge about USAID rules and regulations with a demonstrated capacity to manage grants and ensure compliance with regulations; Title II experience preferred.
- Experience supervising and leading teams and monitoring staff performance.
- Experience working in Africa, preferably West Africa.
- Experience working in conflict and post-conflict areas is preferred.
- Experience integrating gender into development programming is preferred.
- Familiarity with maternal and child health and nutrition programming is preferred.
- Fluency in English.
- Strong computer skills, must be confident in Microsoft applications, particularly MS Word and Excel; database experience preferred.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55565361D43515B7E59192F7757186F0C627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
