Deputy Chief of Party, Transforming Local Food Processing

Arlington, VA, United States

Description Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of TechnoServe's work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of business and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty.

The low-income communities in which we work are full of enterprising people. Their small-scale farms and businesses are the keys to economic development. But they face many challenges: low literacy, lack of access to jobs and markets, unpredictable political dynamics and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. For many women and young people, the challenges are even more daunting. Working with TechnoServe staff, people around the world are lifting themselves out of poverty. The results are amazing...when incomes increase and living conditions for families get better, they are able to access health care and education previously out of reach. Communities and even whole countries are better off.

Program Description:

TechnoServe is preparing for a global opportunity with USAID focused on transforming the local food processing sector to provide for the greater availability of safe and nutritious foods. Building on TechnoServe's rich history in the food processing sector, the program will leverage the power of the private sector to create better nutritional outcomes for base-of-the-pyramid consumers and more profitable market opportunities for local farmers. This will be achieved by working with local food processing companies in priority USAID countries to support better business practices, more durable market linkages, and improved knowledge.

Job Summary:

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) oversees Regional and Country Program Managers in implementing countries including: setting annual objectives and targets, and holding them accountable for timely and quality delivery. In collaboration with other members of the Regional team the DCOP ensures effective budget management, donor compliance, quality reporting, timely data collection and contribution to knowledge management and learning. The Deputy Chief of Party will report to the Chief of Party.

Responsibilities:

Monitor and follow-up on critical management and planning issues to ensure effective and timely program execution;

Support the Chief of Party in the overall monitoring of the program against milestones and work-plans, and in implementing course corrections as needed;

Plan, establish, and direct a wide range of program interventions (special studies, after action reviews, partners' meetings, organizational learning surveys, on-line engagements) to inform and advance the programs Collaborating, Learning & Adapting (CLA) Plan, to facilitate overall program implementation;

In collaboration with the Chief of Party and the M&E Manager, design, review and continuously improve program implementation on the basis of results obtained, based on quantitative and qualitative data and feedback from program participants, clients, partners and staff;

In collaboration with the Chief of Party and the Communications Manager, develop marketing and communications content including newsletter, blog posts, factsheets, studies, brochures, videos and other communications, assuring high-quality, accurate, and relevant content;

In collaboration with the Chief of Party and Finance, support budget tracking, contract modifications, deliverable tracking against budget, and administrative follow-up;

Support recruitment and contracting of program staff;

Plan, organize and participate in program meetings, workshops, seminars , and stakeholder events;

As assigned by the Chief of Party, directly manage special programs and initiatives, including related staff, consultants and TechnoServe fellows;

Support Senior Advisors and team leads as needed to develop responsive work plans to meet program targets and identify resourceful solutions to programmatic challenges;

In collaboration with the Chief of Party, ensure that the programming execution meets TechnoServe quality standards;

Assist Chief of Party with other strategic and operational tasks as required

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree plus 10 years of relevant experience, (i.e. business management, food science, economics, agriculture, development); Or Master's degree plus 7 years of experience

Required Languages :

Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills required

Travel: Up to 40% international travel is expected

Preferred Qualifications:

Management consultancy, business advisory services or experience managing local consultants/BDS providers

Significant experience of managing key relationships with stakeholders at a senior level.

Strategy planning and implementation

Managing knowledge and learning, training and program quality

Familiarity with USAID CLA approach, private sector engagement and Feed the Future

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong program management and analytical skills, as evidenced by leading roles on successful initiatives engagements of significant scale.

Good knowledge and understanding of the business and/or technical challenges of agro-processing in emerging markets.

Ability to work independently and diplomatically in a multicultural environment.

Detail orientation, including strong organizational, analytical and quantitative skills.

Ability to anticipate demand, manage multiple tasks/programs and meet tight deadlines.

Proven team player with strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.

Outstanding written communication skills including prior experience editing and proofreading documents.

Strong program management skills including the ability to anticipate demand and manage multiple tasks and programs while meeting tight deadlines.

Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet.

Outstanding organizational skills.

This position is contingent upon the activity award and approval by the donor.

We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe's vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.

With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes.

We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.

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