Chief of Party, Burkina Faso

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.

Chief of Party, Burkina Faso ACDI/VOCA is seeking a Chief of Party for a P.L. 480 Title II USAID multiyear assistance program (MYAP) in Burkina Faso. The overall goal of the project is to reduce chronic food insecurity and vulnerability of individuals, households and communities to food security shocks. The program aims to increase the production of, and income generated by, smallholder farming households, especially female-headed and conflict-affected households. The program also aims to reduce the underlying vulnerability of farming communities to food security shocks and to promote improved health and nutrition.

Responsibilities: •General management: Assume responsibility for overall program management of the MYAP program and act as Country Representative. The COP will provide leadership, oversight, and support to all aspects of the program including, but not limited to, monetization and commodity management, improving livelihoods of beneficiaries, and promoting improved health and nutrition. The COP will promote strong relationships with the USAID Mission, the government of Burkina Faso and other donor and nongovernmental organizations. •Financial management: Oversee financial accounting of monetization proceeds with accounting staff; work with headquarters staff on development of budgets, pipeline analyses and estimated income projections from monetization. •Agricultural productivity: Design, develop and implement strategies to improve agricultural productivity and increase rural household incomes. •Reducing chronic malnutrition: Oversee activities performed by subcontractors aimed at preventing malnutrition in children under 2, improving maternal and child health and nutrition, and promoting appropriate sanitation and hygiene, among other health interventions. •Monitoring and evaluation: Oversee and ensure timeliness of monitoring and evaluation activities. Develop necessary reports for donor and ACDI/VOCA management; manage final evaluation process. •Reporting: Coordinate activities and prepare annual results report, resource requests, quarterly reports and pipeline analyses; coordinate with HQ on development of profiles, success stories, etc. •New business: To the extent possible, upon request of ACDI/VOCA, assist in the design and development of other ACDI/VOCA projects in Burkina Faso or other countries.

Qualifications: •Minimum of 10 years’ overseas experience in the international development field is required. •Experience developing and managing programs related to integrated rural development; experience in Burkina Faso or West Africa is preferred. •At least two years prior experience with gender-based violence initiatives. •Experience with commodity management under P.L. 480 required. •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; prior experience with Title II projects is highly preferred. •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 (for example, social research, project management, international development, international business) is highly desirable. •Fluency in both English and French is required.

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556D361D43515B7E59192F77551B6F07627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.