ACDI/VOCA Chief of Party, Rwanda

We are seeking Chief of Party candidates for an anticipated multiyear, USAID-funded Feed the Future project in Rwanda. The project will build on the successes of the ongoing Rwanda Post Harvest Handling and Storage (PHHS) program. The follow-on program will address post-harvest inefficiencies for targeted staple crops. The program will link farmers to storage facilities and stimulate private sector investment in construction and management of post-harvest equipment and warehousing. Responsibilities: • Provide overall program management, develop a strong, coherent technical vision and initiate innovative strategies across the program. • Provide technical leadership on improved aggregation, post-harvest handling and storage; market linkages; trade facilitation; business-enabling environment; and other activities that promote value chain 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: • M.S., M.B.A., or other post-graduate degree in trade, agricultural development, institutional development or other relevant field. • Minimum of 10 years of progressive work experience, preferably in Africa. • At least 10 years of progressively responsible supervisory work experience, preferably on large and complex USAID-funded contracts. • Excellent communication and reporting skills. • Fluency in English and French preferred.

How to apply:

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556E361D43515B7E59192F7756166807627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.