Chief of Party – USDA FFPr

Chief of Party – USDA FFPr

CNFA – Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture

Washington, D.C., United States

Job Description

Project background:

The Chief of Party (COP) will support the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food for Progress (FFPr) program. The five-year program aims to improve agricultural production and expand the trade of agricultural products. We are seeking possible COPs with experience in any of the following countries: Colombia, Vietnam, Ghana, Ethiopia or Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall management of the program in line with USDA guidelines and within set timelines to achieve objectives;
• Provide strategic guidance, leadership, management, and general technical oversight of the program;
• Ensure quality control and provide overall technical and management leadership under the award; adjust programs and operations in response to USDA technical direction;
• Oversee program administration, operations, implementation, and fiscal management to ensure technical and financial activity aligns with scope and budget allocations, internal policies, and donor regulations; and
• Serve as the primary liaison with USDA, government entities, and all other relevant counterparts, acting as a spokesperson for the program and presenting the work regionally/globally.

Job Requirements

• A Master’s degree in agriculture, management, international development, or a related field of study or equivalent work experience preferred;
• At least eight (8) years of relevant professional experience in international development;
• Experience leading and managing large teams with a high level of leadership, interpersonal, technical, and analytical experience, as Team Leader, Chief of Party, or other Program Director level role;
• Experience leading USDA, USAID, or other bilateral-funded programs is highly desirable;
• Demonstrated experience working within the food or agricultural private sector in Public Private Partnerships is strongly preferred;
• Experience providing technical oversight and leadership to facilitate expanded trade and competitiveness of agricultural value chains preferred;
• Experience with SPS preferred;
• Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain positive, collaborative, and productive relationships with government and other local partners is required;
• English fluency is required; additionally, fluency in a secondary language, is highly preferred.

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