The Chief of Party (COP) will oversee an economic development program and serve as the technical and administrative supervisor of all project activities. The COP is the senior in-country project representative and has overall responsibility for coordinating program activities at the highest levels among a diverse group of regional stakeholders and beneficiaries, government ministries and officials, and USAID/embassy personnel, while supervising local and international partner organizations and grants under contract. In-country travel for the duration of the project as required. The COP will be responsible for clearly and effectively managing and administering the program. The COP will ensure timely project implementation, monitoring of activities, and management of project staff and subsidiaries. The COP will have the ultimate responsibility for the project’s financial accountability and reporting to USAID & FINCON.
The Chief of Staff is responsible for supporting executive staff members in day to day operations, office and staff management. The Chief of Party must be independent, well organized, and flexible while facing challenges and providing administrative support within the small size office of diverse peopleMinimum 10 years of international development experience in managing and implementing large economic development programs;
Minimum 5 years of experience as Project Director or Chief of Party on large donor-funded technical assistance teams for similar projects in post-conflict environments;
Master’s Degree or higher in agricultural production, agricultural science, water resources management, international development, business management or related field;