Position Summary:
The Chief of Party (COP) will manage all aspects of project including meeting the objectives of the project while providing overall leadership in technical, administrative, operational, and management of the project, with a focus on achieving the results defined in the co-operative agreement. The COP is responsible for developing a strong, coherent vision within PAID and initiating innovative strategies across various components.
Experience Requirements:
• Minimum of ten (10) years or more international development sector work experience with progressive responsibilities is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in managing and implementing large and multi-faceted economic development projects/programs is required; (management of projects greater than USD $5 million is desired).
• Significant experience using a market oriented approaches and/or, supply chain development in areas of economic growth, agriculture and inputs.
• Demonstrable knowledge of rural agricultural communities.
• Demonstrable track record of innovation and leadership.
• Successful management of a USAID project is required.
• Experience working in Africa (Uganda) is a high preference.
• Significant supervisory work experience including direct supervision of professional and support staff required.
• Experience assembling teams working on multi-faceted international development programs.
• Master’s degree in international development, agriculture, agrochemicals, or related field of study required; (or Bachelor’s degree with 5 years equivalent of additional relevant work experience.)
Interested applicants should send CV/resume, by email to: HR@central-asia.net.
Please include "Chief of Party -Uganda” in the subject line.
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