Land O’Lakes International Development is seeking a Chief of Party for our USDA-funded Food for Progress dairy development initiative in Tanzania. The Tanzania program works to improve commercial milk production, processing, marketing, and consumer awareness through interventions from cow to consumer.
Responsibilities include:
• Coordinating and directing all activities with respect to implementation of Land O’Lakes’ development program in Tanzania, providing general technical guidance and management. This includes assisting farmers and agribusinesses to develop their capacities to produce, process and market products, as well as assisting in the development and strengthening of the dairy industry support systems and related associations in Tanzania. • Ensuring effective planning and achievement of project goals and results targets. • Supervising all Land O’Lakes staff in Tanzania in accordance with good management practices and host country labor laws. • Monitoring all country budgets to ensure that expenditures are within approved budget parameters and that all appropriate financial reporting and regulatory requirements are met. Overseeing the preparation and submission of annual activity-based project budgets as well as monthly and quarterly financial reports as required by Land O’Lakes and donor organizations. • Ensuring close collaboration and coordination with cooperating partners to guarantee smooth implementation of activities and achievement of results as specified in grant agreements. • Initiating, cultivating and maintaining contacts with officials and leaders of host government and donor agencies, non-governmental organizations, institutional partners, cooperatives, and commercial entities in the region to develop new funding opportunities for Land O’Lakes IDD and ensuring that current and future activities are effectively implemented. • Ensuring project activities comply with regulations of Land O’Lakes, USAID and other relevant donors. Overseeing the acquisition and management of office and project property; manage bank accounts as required; and, maintain property and bank accounts.
Required Experience & Education: • Advanced degree in Business Administration, International Development, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business Management, Animal Science or a related field or equivalent relevant experience. • A minimum of five years or field and technical experience in Africa. • A minimum of five years’ experience in managing development programs in Africa.
Required Competencies & Other Skills: • Proven personnel and financial management experience. • Strong English language skills.
Preferred Experience & Education: • Previous dairy and livestock experience. • Experience living and working in Africa, especially Tanzania.
Land O'Lakes, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement savings account, tuition reimbursement, PTO, paid holidays, and employee development opportunities. Land O’Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Land O’Lakes,Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing.
If you are interested in being considered for this position with Land O’Lakes International Development, please apply online at link below. Qualified candidates will be contacted.
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To learn more about Land O'Lakes International Development, please visit our website at http://www.idd.landolakes.com/default.aspx
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