Chief of Party

Chief of Party

ACDI/VOCA

Harare, Zimbabwe

​The Chief of Party will provide overall management oversight and technical direction and will guide the entire program with a clear, consistent, and committed vision. They will monitor progress to ensure program goals and reporting requirements are met on time and within budget, complying with USAID and ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures. The program is anticipated to start in 2025 and this position will be based in Zimbabwe.​

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise work of all local project staff and subcontractors and local and international consultants
• Lead the overall strategic planning, implementation, and management of the program
• Develop an effective integrated approach of program components, participants, government actors, private sector partners, and other stakeholders
• Ensure quality control and timeliness of all deliverables
• Serve as principal liaison with USAID staff, institutions, and client country partners to exchange information and develop professional relationships
• Monitor program indicators, evaluate program results, and guide program implementation to achieve maximum impact
• Spearhead strategy development and utilize managerial tools and frameworks to improve the ability of the team to achieve project goals successfully and sustainably
• Facilitate the development of the program’s evolving theory of change, overseeing the implementation of the work plan and tracking progress towards core indicators and learning objectives
• Develop systems that support collaborating, learning and adapting (CLA) approach, including establishing a culture of adaptive management
• Administer the program’s financial oversight and procedures, ensuring compliance with established ACDI/VOCA’s accounting principles and USAID regulations
• Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments
• Represent ACDI/VOCA and the program to the public and donor community

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food systems, business administration, international development, finance, or related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in agriculture, value chain development and/or economic development, promoting private sector engagement and/or access to finance.
• Knowledge of and experience with USAID rules and regulations is highly desired.
• Previous experience as a Chief of Party for projects with similar magnitude and complexity is highly desired.
• Previous experience scaling solutions through private sector partnerships with agriculture value chain actors, financial institutions, and the private sector.
• Proven ability to collaborate successfully with host-country government officials, financial institutions, international donors, and private sector stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in program designs, planning and implementation of similar projects.
• Experience working in Zimbabwe preferred.
• Fluency in English required.

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