Chief of Party, Ethiopia

ACDI/VOCA Since 1963 and in 145 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 93 projects in 40 countries and revenues of $124 million.Closing date: 29 Apr 2011
Location: Ethiopia - Addis Ababa
We are currently seeking a Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID-funded multiyear program in Ethiopia that aims to support and enhance livelihood options of chronically food-insecure households by promoting and supporting on-farm and off-farm income-generating activities, facilitating output and input market linkages, increasing access to microfinance services, improving nutritional status of communities, and helping communities adapt to climate change. The position is subject to ACDI/VOCA being awarded the program.

Responsibilities:
• Provide overall programmatic and administrative management and general technical direction for the entire program.
• Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments.
• Cultivate and liaise with program partners, as well as Ethiopian governmental agencies and USAID offices in Ethiopia and Washington DC.
• Ensure all activities are in compliance with donor regulations and ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures.
• Ensure quality monitoring and evaluation, including the development of a monitoring and evaluation plan.
• Ensure quality development of project reports, contracts, and other programming documents, and monitor ongoing activities to ensure they are reaching the intended objectives and are in full compliance with donor regulations.

Qualifications:
• Minimum of 10 years’ overseas experience in an international development field is required.
• Experience developing and managing programs related to integrated rural development with experience in Ethiopia or East Africa is preferred.
• At least two years’ prior experience with gender-focused initiatives.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the field of people and project management, as well as strategic planning.
• Prior experience with USAID projects, procedures, policies and reporting requirements is required.
• Effective record of building relationships with governmental organizations, as well as private and community organizations, is required.
• Established track record of achieving results within difficult working environments is required.
• Master’s degree in a pertinent field (e.g., social research, project management, international development, international business) is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Amharic preferred

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55568361D43515B7E59192F7755166802627B4D

No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

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