Africare is an independent, non-profit organization working to improve the quality of life of the people in Africa. Since 1970, Africare has worked in partnership with African nations to build sustainable, healthy and productive lives and communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC with 1,400 international staff working across 21 countries, Africare is the largest non-governmental organization working exclusively in Africa.
Deputy Chief of Party, Zambia
Africare seeks an experienced and highly qualified candidate for the position of Deputy Chief of Party (COP), based in Lusaka, Zambia to oversee an upcoming multi-year USAID-funded program. The DCOP will be responsible for supervising all technical implementation aspects of the food and nutrition security program such as planning and management of activities against the annual and quarterly implementation plan; assisting with strategy development, design and support. Ensuring timely programmatic adjustments are carried out as needed to meet donor and field realities. The DCOP will also make certain the program stays in line with USAID and Government of Zambia priorities, by maintaining proper coordination of activities and visits by government officials, USAID, other implementers, stakeholders, appropriate working groups and institutions. The DCOP will be expected to demonstrate professionalism, provide effective technical support, manage program staff and maintain an excellent working relationship with the donor.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Responsible for effective planning and efficient management of program activities;
- Serve as a contact point with USAID;
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with implementing partners, key Zambian ministries, appropriate technical working groups and private sector partners;
- Oversee efficient progress toward objectives and delivery of results by implementing partners and sub-grantees;
- Provide technical guidance and support to staff and project partners.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree required, international development, economics, agronomy, natural resources, environmental science, plant science, food science or related field;
- 5+ years of experience with rural livelihoods, microfinance and value chain work, in a senior level management position;
- At least 5 years field experience working on the continent of Africa
- Previous DCoP experience in agriculture, livelihoods or rural economic development programs;
- Extensive experience working with locally based implementing partners;
- Experience in effective gender integration in livelihoods programming;
- Demonstrated ability and understanding of USAID rules and regulations;
- Ability to work in a team setting, to plan strategically, meet project objectives, and oversee the work of implementing partners;
- Strong writing skills;
- Strong interpersonal communication and management skills with the ability to provide guidance and support;
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of Chichewa, Nsenga and Tumbuka is a considerable advantage;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office: especially MS Powerpoint, MS Excel and MS Access
To Apply:
Send CV and cover letter to zambiajobs@africare.org to the attention of the Director of Human Resources. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but must be received no later than June 30th 2011 for consideration.
Africare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer committed to workplace diversity.
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