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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

CHIEF OF PARTY

by Unknown  |  at  12:17 AM

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Chief of Party
Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting applicants for Chief of Party for its International Agriculture group for the anticipated USAID-funded Building Liberia’s Value Chains (BLiV) project. Responsibilities, duties and qualifications are described in the attached position description.
GENERAL:
Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment. Winrock matches innovative approaches in agriculture, natural resources management, clean energy, and leadership development with the unique needs of its partners. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.
SALARY:
The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
APPLICATIONS:
Applicants may go to Winrock’s Job Page at www.winrock.orgto complete an online application, submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Liberia BLIV Chief of Party by March 30, 2015.
Winrock International is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Chief of Party
LOCATION: Liberia
DEPARTMENT: International Agriculture
REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Agriculture
POSITION SUMMARY:
Winrock International is currently recruiting a Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID-funded Building Liberia’s Value Chains (BLiV) project. BLiV will be a multi-year project focusing on increasing smallholder farmer incomes by expanded access to and increased usage of agricultural inputs (including agriculture equipment), improvements to post-harvest handling, processing, packaging, and enhanced market linkages. The Chief of Party position will be based in Liberia and is subject to project award to Winrock International.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Chief of Party will be the primary point of contact with the USAID/Liberia Mission and will provide leadership, management, and technical oversight for all project activities and deliverables. S/he will oversee project management systems for finance and administration, logistics, human resources and strategic operation. S/he will ensure the completion of time reports, evaluation, analyses, assessments, and deliverables that meet USAID quality control/assurance standards and provide hands-on guidance and support to project activities and personnel.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:
Education:
  • Advanced degree in agribusiness, agronomy, agricultural economics or related field.
Experience:
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience managing USAID funded agricultural projects of similar size and scope.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in agriculture production and postharvest practices as well as experience in private sector in agricultural development. Experience within or specific to Liberia is preferred.
  • Proven record of achieving development impact in similar projects focusing on commercial agribusiness, market development and investment promotion.
Skills & Knowledge:
  • Demonstrated experience and leadership in the formation of market linkages, supply of equipment and inputs to smallholder farmers, creating producer–market linkages, public-private partnerships and corresponding business/investment plans
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants may go to Winrock’s Job Page at www.winrock.orgto complete an online application, submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Liberia BLIV Chief of Party by March 30, 2015.

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