ACDI/VOCA Chief of Party, East Africa

Since 1963, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in 145 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 90 projects in 40 countries.

We are seeking Chief of Party candidates for the anticipated multiyear, USAID-funded East Africa Trade Expansion Hub Project. The Trade Expansion Hub Project will work to increase regional trade of key staple foods within East Africa and trade of export products to international markets. It will improve the capacity of the private sector by working to reduce trade barriers. Responsibilities: • Provide overall program management, develop a strong, coherent technical vision and initiate innovative strategies across the program. • Manage relationships with regional 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. • Collaborate with various levels of government, relevant nongovernmental organizations (including private sector associations/organizations) and regional economic communities to achieve meaningful and sustainable results in trade; transport and logistics; export promotion; and institutional development. • 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, transport, export promotion, 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 required.

How to apply:

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556D361D43515B7E59192F7756196807627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.