Sierra Leone: Deputy Chief of Party, Sierra Leone
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 14 Feb 2014
Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in 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 60 projects in 30 countries and total revenues of $173 million.
Deputy Chief of Party, Sierra Leone
We are currently seeking a Deputy Chief of Party for the SNAP program, an active five year, $60 million USAID-funded project in Sierra Leone. The goal of SNAP is to reduce food insecurity and increase resiliency among the most food insecure and vulnerable rural populations in Sierra Leone. To achieve this goal, the program is focused on reducing chronic malnutrition among children under five; and enhancing livelihood opportunities. The DCOP will provide a key leadership role, supporting both the technical direction of the program and overseeing programmatic operations. This is a long-term position through the life of the project in June 2015 and is available immediately.
Responsibilities:
Represent ACDI/VOCA interests during meetings with USAID Mission personnel, U.S. Embassy staff, host-country government officials, international organizations, indigenous and international NGOs, international donors, and others interested in ACDI/VOCA activities in coordination with the Chief of Party.Communicate regularly and share program information with other USAID project managers, bilateral donors, UN Organizations and other indigenous and international NGOs.Assist the COP in developing and implementing a project strategy and an integrated program approach.Supervise administrative, financial and M&E staff. Recruit, hire, train, manage, and evaluate staff as necessary to ensure program success. Oversee staff capacity-building.Develop and oversee office support procedures and recommend changes/improvements in procedures for providing office support services so as to attain increased efficiency and effectiveness.Ensure compliance with all corporate and local ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures.Monitor the budget, fund disbursal, and financial records ensuring that project expenditures are in compliance with ACDI/VOCA and USAID policies and regulations.Work in tandem with Commodity Manager to develop fee schedules and appropriate payments related to the umbrella monetization with other Cooperating Sponsors.
Qualifications:
10+ years of experience with livelihoods, rural development or agribusiness donor-funded projects in a management capacity with experience supervising a diverse staff.Master’s degree or relevant university degree required.Demonstrated knowledge of USAID rules and regulations with a demonstrated capacity to manage grants and ensure compliance with regulations; Title II experience preferred.Experience supervising and leading teams and monitoring staff performance.Experience working in Africa required; West Africa experience preferred.Experience working in conflict and post-conflict areas is preferred.Experience integrating gender into development programming is preferred.Familiarity with maternal and child health and nutrition programming is desired.Strong communication and coordination skills required. Fluency in English, written and spoken.Strong computer skill; must be confident in Microsoft applications, particularly MS Word and Excel; database experience preferred.
How to apply:
Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55464361D43515B7E59192F77571D6807627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
