Deputy Director, Agribusiness

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 to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 90 projects in 40 countries and total revenues of $140 million.

We are seeking a D.C.-based Deputy Director to provide technical assistance for project implementation and proposal development and to increase the technical capacity of the Agribusiness portfolio. Responsibilities are to deliver and oversee detailed technical contributions to meet project-specific needs; identify and assist with developing project tools, resources and staff necessary to deliver target interventions; and provide strategic, technical and managerial direction on competitive proposal efforts in accordance with financial and regulation requirements.

Qualifications

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A bachelor’s degree in international development, agriculture, finance or economics plus a minimum of five years of experience within an international development capacity, including overseas work is required; a master’s degree is strongly preferred. Knowledge of USAID and USDA rules, regulations and policies plus familiarity with coffee and/or cocoa sector in origin countries is highly desired. Candidates must also possess strong oral, written, analytical and organizational skills; and a working knowledge of MS Excel, Word and the internet as a research tool. Fluency in either French or Spanish is required.

Contact Details

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Contact:

Tatiana Tompkins

Telephone:

202-469-6204

Email:

ttompkins@acdivoca.org

Application Instructions

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Please apply online at http://www.acdivoca.org/jobs or respond with résumé, cover letter and salary history to Attn: HR/DD-AGR, 50 F Street NW, Suite 1075, Washington, DC 20001 or fax +1 202 469 6255. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE/AA