Deputy Chief of Party, Burkina Faso

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.

Deputy Chief of Party, Burkina Faso

We are currently seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the Projet Victoire sur la Malnutrition (ViM), a Title II program ACDI/VOCA is currently implementing in Burkina Faso. The project aims to improve farmers’ incomes and household food security and nutrition, especially among pregnant women and young children. The anticipated start date for the DCOP is March 1. The position will be based in Kaya, Burkina Faso.

Responsibilities:

• Represent ACDI/VOCA interests during meetings with USAID Mission personnel, U.S. Embassy staff, host-country government officials, international organizations, indigenous and international NGOs, international donors and others interested in ACDI/VOCA activities
• Assist the COP in developing and implementing a project strategy and an integrated program approach to promote cohesion in activities and maximize resource utilization
• Communicate and share program information as requested by the COP with other USAID project managers, bilateral donors, U.N. organizations and other indigenous and international NGOs to ensure visibility of ACDI/VOCA activities
• Supervise key Kaya-based administrative staff and key technical staff including the Agriculture/Livelihoods Director, Health and Nutrition Director, M&E Director and Gender Specialist
• Oversee budgets to ensure all expenditures are in compliance with ACDI/VOCA and donor policies and regulations as well as within the scope of the program budget
• Work with the Compliance Officer to monitor budget, fund disbursal and financial records, ensuring that project expenditures are in compliance with ACDI/VOCA and USAID policies and regulations
• Provide higher representational responsibilities, such as serving as the Chief of Party in the absence of the COP

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or relevant university degree required
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience, 7 years’ experience preferred, with livelihoods, food security, rural development or agribusiness donor-funded projects in a management capacity with experience supervising a diverse staff
• Knowledge about USAID rules and regulations and demonstrated capacity to manage grants and ensure compliance with regulations; Title II experience preferred
• Experience supervising and leading teams and monitoring staff performance

• Experience working in Africa, preferably West Africa
• Experience working in conflict and post-conflict areas is preferred
• Experience integrating gender into development programming is preferred

• Familiarity with maternal and child health and nutrition programming is preferred

• Strong computer skills, must be confident in Microsoft applications, particularly MS Word and Excel; database experience preferred
• Fluency in English and French is required

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55568361D43515B7E59192F775616690662774B. No phone calls please. Only finalists will be contacted. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. EOE.