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Agricultural Technology Commercialization Team Leader

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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 97 projects in 41 countries and revenues of $140 million.

Agricultural Technology Commercialization Team Leader, Washington, DC

We are currently seeking a Team Leader for the Agricultural Technology Commercialization Component on a USAID-funded Agricultural Commercialization & Innovation (AC&I) Activity. The project’s primary focus will be to promote new approaches to food security through innovative partnerships that improve market access for food-insecure households in Feed the Future countries. The AC&I Activity will have four components: (1) agricultural technology commercialization, (2) partnership development, (3) investment design and modeling, and (4) knowledge management.

Responsibilities:

  • Assume responsibility for overall management of Component 1, Commercialization of Agricultural Technology, including administrative, financial and personnel management.
  • Provide technical leadership, oversight and support to all aspects of Component 1.
  • Lead assessment for identifying agricultural technologies with commercial potential that are ready for commercialization (seeds, fertilizers, vaccines, feed, storage, etc.).
  • Manage the award and implementation of the project’s innovation grants program in order to bring to scale agricultural technologies that are ready for commercialization.
  • Lead and/or participate in strategic and high-level policy forums and meetings with USAID and all other counterparts to exchange information and develop professional relationships.
  • Manage quality control and ensure timeliness of all deliverables, including work plans, quarterly reports and other USAID reporting deliverables.


Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • At least seven years of relevant work experience, including experience in promoting agricultural innovation and management of large grants programs.
  • B.S. in agricultural technology, agribusiness or related field is required; M.B.A. or M.S. in relevant discipline is highly preferred.
  • Prior experience working in emerging markets and at least five years of experience as a component leader for a similar program.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationships with businesses and international donors is required.


Contact Details

Contact:
Lars Volz
Telephone:
202-000-0000
Email:
lvolz@acdivoca.org

Application Instructions

Please apply online at http://www.acdivoca.org/jobs or respond with résumé, cover letter and salary history to Attn: HR/ATC-TL, 50 F Street NW, Suite 1075, Washington, DC 20001 or fax (202) 469-6255. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE/AA.

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