Chief Of Party

ACDI/VOCA is seeking a Chief of Party for an anticipated agricultural project in Uganda funded by USAID. The anticipated program will increase incomes and improve the livelihoods of households through agricultural-led inclusive economic growth.

The Chief of Party will provide overall management oversight and technical direction and will guide the entire program with a clear, consistent, and committed vision. They will monitor progress to ensure program goals and reporting requirements are met on time and within budget, complying with USAID and ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in food systems, business administration, international development, finance, or relevant field is required; master’s degree is desired.

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing complex, multi-sectoral international projects, with a focus on agricultural market systems.

• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with host governments, donors, other donor-funded projects and stakeholders, local organizations, and partners. 

• Demonstrated experience in integrating gender and social inclusion into project design and implementation.

• Experience working in Uganda preferred.

• Fluency in English is required.

• Manage and supervise work of all local project staff and subcontractors and local and international consultants 

• Lead the overall strategic planning, implementation, and management of the program 

• Develop an effective integrated approach of program components, participants, government actors, private sector partners, and other stakeholders 

• Ensure quality control and timeliness of all deliverables 

• Serve as principal liaison with USAID staff, institutions, and client country partners to exchange information and develop professional relationships 

• Monitor program indicators, evaluate program results, and guide program implementation to achieve maximum impact 

• Spearhead strategy development and utilize managerial tools and frameworks to improve the ability of the team to achieve project goals successfully and sustainably 

• Facilitate the development of the program’s evolving theory of change, overseeing the implementation of the work plan and tracking progress towards core indicators and learning objectives 

• Develop systems that support collaborating, learning and adapting (CLA) approach, including establishing a culture of adaptive management 

• Administer the program’s financial oversight and procedures, ensuring compliance with established ACDI/VOCA's accounting principles and USAID regulations 

• Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments 

• Represent ACDI/VOCA and the program to the public and donor community