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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.

  • Minimum Qualification : Bachelors
  • Experience Level : Executive level
  • Experience Length : 10 years

Job Description/Requirements

Overview

ACDI/VOCA is a global development design and delivery partner that has implemented effective economic and social development projects in nearly 150 countries since 1963. We empower people to make positive changes in their lives by applying our expertise in sustainable agriculture, resilience, economic opportunity, access to finance, and equity & inclusion to create meaningful, lasting impact. ACDI/VOCA and its affiliates design and implement donor-funded projects, facilitate impact investing, deliver financial services, and partner with businesses to promote inclusive practices and build sustainable supply chains. In 2024, ACDI/VOCA was named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post and received 2024 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence recognition for its innovation, work-life flexibility, compensation & benefits, leadership, and purpose & values.  


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. The program is anticipated to start in 2025 and this position will be based in Uganda.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • 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


QUALIFICATIONS

  • 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. 


Ugandan nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.


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