Chief of Party, Sierra Leone

For over 45 years and in 146 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 97 projects in 38 countries and revenues of over $140 million.

Chief of Party, Sierra Leone

We are currently seeking a Chief of Party for the ongoing Promoting Agriculture, Governance and Environment (PAGE) program in Sierra Leone. The purpose of the program is to improve the economic development of four of the country’s most underserved districts by working to increase agricultural productivity, while also supporting sustainable natural resources management and promoting transparent and participatory democratic governance. The Chief of Party is responsible for the overall leadership and the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the program, including maintaining effective working relationships, overseeing recruitment, contracting and supervision of locally hired staff, and managing the human, physical and financial resources of the program.

Responsibilities: • Lead the project team, directing the work of all professional and administrative staff. Develop and direct implementation of work plans, and oversee and appoint appropriate personnel for financial management. • Manage stakeholder meetings and share concepts, lessons learned and project progress with the government of Sierra Leone, USAID, and program stakeholders. • Inform ACDI/VOCA headquarters about potential extensions for the PAGE program in 2012. Identify new business opportunities and ensure that appropriate PAGE staff assists with information-gathering and development of new ACDI/VOCA program activities in Sierra Leone and the region. • Oversee financial accounting, monitoring and evaluation, procurement and other administrative requirements in accordance with PAGE policy manual. • Conduct in-country procurement of program vehicles and equipment as needed. Provide guidance to ACDI/VOCA Compliance Officer on specifications of equipment and vehicles to be purchased in Sierra Leone and obtain written approval from the USAID Agreement Officer when required.

Qualifications: • University degree in related field (e.g., project management, international development, international business, economics, etc.) is required; master’s degree is highly desirable. • At least 10 years of experience working overseas on similar donor-funded projects in the region, preferably in Sierra Leone. • Familiarity with USAID procedures and policies is required. • Demonstrated proficiency in field work, project management and monitoring and evaluation methods is required. • Experience supervising and leading teams and monitoring staff performance. • Fluency in English is required.

How to apply:

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556F361D43515B7E59192F77561F6300627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.