ob Title: Chief of Party, Tanzania Horticulture Activity
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characteristics.
Closing Date: April 30, 2020
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Jobs Locations: Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Iringa, Mbeya, Songwe and Zanzibar.
Company Name: Chemonics International
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Job Location: Dar es Salaam
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Chemonics
seeks a chief of party for the anticipated five-year, $25-50 million
USAID-funded Tanzania Horticulture Activity. The project, anticipated to
begin early 2021 is expected to increase the competitiveness and
inclusiveness of the horticulture subsector, while improving the
nutritional status of Tanzanians and integrating large numbers of women
and youth.
We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide leadership, technical direction, and management oversight for all project activities and results
- Provide overall vision and strategy for the implementation of the project, ensuring all project components are integrated and mutually reinforcing
- Serve as the project’s primary liaison with USAID, the government of Tanzania, and international and local partners
- Ensure alignment and complementarity of program activities and design with USAID’s strategy and portfolio of programs across Tanzania as well as the Tanzanian government, the private sector, and other donors
- Ensure project compliance with all contractual, financial and administrative requirements, with support from the home office and operations/finance team
- Oversee operations of the project office in-country in accordance with the policies and procedures established by Chemonics management, including human resources, procurement, finance and administration, and subcontracting
- Promote strategic planning, management, collaboration, and teamwork with shared vision, sound business decisions, and coordination with key stakeholders’ national plans
- Oversee development of annual work plans and budgets, new activity implementation plans, quarterly reports and other reports as USAID requires
- Supervise program activities, including oversight of managerial and technical personnel and subcontractors, to achieve project objectives
- Ensure quality and timely delivery of contract activities and deliverables
- Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performance team of international and local technical and administrative staff
- Develop and maintain high trust relationships with stakeholders at all levels – from rural farmers to multi-national business executives and senior government leaders.
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Qualifications
- A master’s degree in agribusiness, agricultural science, economics, business administration and marketing, international trade, social sciences, international development or other related field
- 10-15 years of relevant professional experience demonstrating increasing managerial responsibility
- Minimum of five years of experience managing complex horticultural and/or agricultural development programs with a private sector/value chain development focus preferably within an African context
- Prior work experience in East Africa and/or Tanzania
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills, with evidence of ability to productively interact with a wide range of stakeholders, including government, private sector, NGOs, academia, civil society and research institutions
- Familiarity with market systems development including finance, input supply, output markets, extension, and access to knowledge, with a focus on strengthening local markets and service providers
- Expertise in organizational development and proven ability to mentor and strengthen the capacity of local government and local staff
- Experience in group formation, provision delivery, and horticulture productivity, including knowledge of relevant technologies, improved practices, and integrated soil fertility and water management
- Experience addressing issues of gender and youth, as well as expertise developing programming that enables the inclusion of women and youth in market systems development
- Familiarity with collaborative learning and adaptive (CLA) management
- Ability to manage and leverage grants to achieve improved industry performance and increased benefits to female and youth actors
- Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations and experience in budgeting, procurement, and financial management
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity with the ability to work in challenging environments and amongst multi-cultural teams
- Prior chief of party or team leader experience preferred
- Fluency in English required
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Closing Date: April 30, 2020
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Jobs Locations: Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Iringa, Mbeya, Songwe and Zanzibar.
Company Name: Chemonics International
Salary: Range
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Chemonics
International, a U.S. based international development consulting firm,
is recruiting for various technical and program management positions for
the anticipated $25-50 million USAID-funded Feed the Future Tanzania
Horticulture Activity. The project, anticipated to begin in early 2021,
will aim to increase the competitiveness and inclusiveness of the
horticulture subsector, enhance productivity and profitability of value
chains, improve the nutritional status of Tanzanians and integrate large
numbers of women and youth. We are looking for individuals who have a
passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
In addition, we are seeking candidates with a willingness to
work in Dar es Salaam as well as Morogoro, Iringa, Mbeya, Songwe and
Zanzibar.
See all currently available jobs at Chemonics International below:
Technical Positions: (6 Vacancies)
Qualifications for all Technical Positions Above
Program Management Positions: (5 Vacancies)
Qualifications for all Management Positions Above
MODE OF APPLICATION:
Please complete the application and submit a CV, cover letter, and contact information by March 03rd, 2020 through the link at the end of this advert. This recruit is being conducted on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. More information about Chemonics International can be found at www.chemonics.com.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
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Technical Positions: (6 Vacancies)
- Horticulture Value Chain Advisor
- Market Systems Advisor
- Private Sector Engagement Advisor
- Financial Inclusion Specialist
- Nutrition and Behavior Change Communication Specialist
- Gender/Youth Inclusion Advisor
Qualifications for all Technical Positions Above
- Degree required in agriculture, economics or relevant to the position, advanced degree preferred
- Minimum of seven years of professional experience in area of expertise
- Experience working in East Africa, preferably in Tanzania
- Experience working on international donor-funded projects. Recent experience working on USAID-funded agricultural development, nutrition, and/or food security programs highly preferred
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with government officials, international donors, and private sector stakeholders
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluency in written and spoken English required
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- Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning Director
- Finance and Grants Director
- Office Manager
- Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning Manager
- Grants and Subcontracts Manager
Qualifications for all Management Positions Above
- A degree in an area of expertise relevant to the position, advanced degree preferred
- Minimum of five years of relevant experience, experience on large, complex, donor-funded projects preferred
- Experience with USAID programming, regulations and reporting requirements
- Demonstrated experience in supervisory positions
- Experience working in East Africa, preferably in Tanzania
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with government officials, international donors, and private sector stakeholders
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Fluency in written and spoken English required
MODE OF APPLICATION:
Please complete the application and submit a CV, cover letter, and contact information by March 03rd, 2020 through the link at the end of this advert. This recruit is being conducted on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. More information about Chemonics International can be found at www.chemonics.com.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
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