COP Ethiopia Agricultural Knowledge and Learning, Ethiopia

The QED Group is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) candidate for a multi-year agricultural knowledge learning, documentation and policy project in Ethiopia, who will be responsible for managing all aspects of the program and provide overall technical, administrative, operational, and logistical management of the project. The COP candidate would have a strong technical background in agricultural reform, and multi-year experience in agriculture development, nutrition and pastoralist issues in Ethiopia and East Africa. The ideal candidate would have proven experience in developing innovative solutions and leading research projects on agricultural development issues in the public and non-for-profit sectors. In addition, the COP would have experience in knowledge management and learning on multi-faceted agricultural reform projects in Africa. In this role, the COP is required to have exceptional communication and diplomacy skills, and comfortable in working with high-level Government official, international donors and implementing partners. The COP will be expected to lead and facilitate high-level policy meetings, forums and workshops on agricultural development issues. Moreover, the ideal candidate would contribute to improving activities which will enhance agricultural enabling environment through evidence-based interventions and learning generated through the project.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible to manage all aspects of the program and provide overall technical, administrative, operational, and logistical management of the project.Provide strategic leadership in knowledge management, learning, agriculture development, nutrition and pastoralist policiesCoordinate with high-level Government officials, international donors and implementing partners on agricultural development issues.Lead and facilitate high-level policy meetings, forums and workshops on agricultural development topics.Contribute to improving activities aimed at enhancing agricultural enabling environment in Ethiopia through the use of evidence-based interventions and learning generated through the project.

Key Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in international development, agriculture, natural resource, environment or related field of study or equivalent work experience.At least Ten (10) years or more of progressive international work experience in managing and implementing agriculture research programs, with a demonstrable track record of innovation and leadership.At least five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory work experience including direct supervision of research programs, professionals and support staff; and assembling teams working on multi-faceted international development programs.At least five (5) years of senior management experience in project or organizational management, gender mainstreaming and working in a multi-cultural environment.

How to apply:

To apply to this position, please submit an updated resume and cover letter by going to QED's website at: http://www.qedgroupllc.com/opportunity/cop-ethiopia-agricultural-knowled... Follow the application instructions. Applications submitted by other means will not be considered. Please note only finalists will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Only those unable to submit online, please send your resume and cover letter by e-mail to Recruitment@QEDGroupLLC.com with 'name of position' on the subject line.'

The QED Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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