Country: Malawi
Closing date: 31 Dec 2015
IESC – the International Executive Service Corps – is a US based not-for-profit with a focus on supporting private enterprise in developing countries. We have worked in partnership with local people in 130 countries - mainly with the generous support of USAID - designing, implementing, managing and evaluating a wide range of market driven solutions along the entire value chain of a company or industry.
IESC is seeking a chief of party for an anticipated USAID-funded program in Malawi focused on agricultural value chain development. It is anticipated that the program will sustainably reduce rural poverty and malnutrition through the integration of equitable market-led value chain development and nutrition interventions. This position will be full-time and based in Malawi.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide overall leadership, management, and technical oversight for all project activities and deliverables;
- Serve as the primary liaison to USAID and Malawian stakeholders and partners;
- Lead and manage the work of project personnel and subcontractors;
- Ensure that project assistance is technically sound and appropriate for each component;
- Work collaboratively with partners, specifically in the private sector, and stakeholders to implement program mission and strategy;
- Oversee project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in economics, business, finance, international development, agribusiness, or other relevant field required;
- Minimum 12 years of experience in international agricultural development, preferably on programs supporting value chain development, agribusiness, WASH, or nutrition focused agriculture;
- Previous Chief of Party/Project Director experience required;
- USAID or other donor experience required;
- Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa required; experience in Malawi highly preferred;
- Knowledge of agricultural and value-chain constraints in the region, specifically Malawi preferred;
- English fluency required.
How to apply:
Visit http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IESCORG&cws=1&rid=136 to submit your resume and cover letter.