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Chief of Party, Niger RFSA

ACDI/VOCA is seeking a Chief of Party for an upcoming Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA) in Niger funded by USAID. The anticipated program will use a multi-sectoral approach to strengthen the capacities of populations to combat malnutrition, reduce morbidity and mortality, promote economic growth, minimize disaster risks, improve food security, and adapt to climate change.

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 Niger.

Responsibilities

• 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, or relevant field is required; master’s degree is desired.
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing complex, multi-sectoral international projects, and at least five years’ experience in fragile or post-conflict states, Niger preferred.
• Proven success serving in a leadership role for a project addressing issues related to resilience, agriculture, natural resource management, agribusiness, or similar in Africa is required.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in food security and livelihoods and experience managing program implementation and financial reporting is required.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with host governments, donors, other donor-funded projects and stakeholders, local organizations, and partners.
• Understand and demonstrate commitment to the importance of gender and youth dynamics in food security programming and within staff and management of the activity.
• Experience in adaptive management and learning techniques is highly encouraged.
• Previous experience working on RFSA’s is required.
• Familiarity with Niger’s social, political, economic, and cultural landscape is preferred.
• Fluency in English is required.

Nigerien nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.