Small Grants and Operations Quality Assurance Consultant, Indonesia

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 84 projects in 40 countries and revenues of approximately $168 million.

Small Grants and Operations Quality Assurance Consultant, Indonesia

We are currently seeking applicants for a short-term Small Grants and Operations Quality Assurance Consultant for the AMARTA II project. The AMARTA II project is a five-year follow-on to the AMARTA I Project, aimed at strengthening the value chains of three high-value commodities (coffee, cocoa and horticultural crops). The primary components of the project are value chain strengthening and increased access to agricultural credit. The Interim Deputy Chief of Party (IDCOP) will support the Chief of Party (COP) with program implementation. S/he will play a lead role in the design and implementation of program management tasks related to improving the competitiveness of select agricultural value chains and improving access to finance for Indonesian farmers. In support of the overall program, s/he will provide technical leadership in programming, targeting, and monitoring of the small-grants program and oversight of short-term technical and volunteer assistance to small firms and cooperatives in the value chain. The IDCOP position is available immediately and will serve a term of approximately three months.

Responsibilities: • Ensure that project implementation is in accordance with USAID regulations and procedures and the specifications determined in the SOW and Contractor Procurement Guide • Provide strategic guidance and quality control to the Small-Grants program, used to stimulate innovation and improved services to smallholders in the target value chains • Supervise day-to-day field presence in the areas of operations, administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting and financial accounting • Support value chain specialists and the COP to design activity plans that meet the needs of the beneficiary population and address USAID approved project deliverables • Exercise technical oversight of proposed work plans and STTA providers • Liaise with service providers, industry partners and other project stakeholders to coordinate project participation in line with project outcomes • Provide support preparing and submitting narrative and financial reports to USAID and Headquarters • Promote staff management skills and capacity with regard to professional development, agricultural development programs and U.S. government regulations and policies

Qualifications: • Master’s Degree agricultural economics, business, international development, public-administration, or another relevant field or a Bachelor’s Degree and 5 additional years of experience in the above areas • At least 7 years of international experience on projects with a similar focus • Prior experience with USAID projects, procedures, policies and reporting requirements; prior experience in agricultural/agribusiness experience preferred • Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem solving ability • Excellent oral and written communication, and analytical skills • Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and quickly under pressure • English required, Indonesian language skills preferred

How to apply:

Please apply online at wwhttp://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556F361D43515B7E59192F7756166A02627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.