Deputy Chief of Party – Feed the Future Livestock Market Systems Activity at Lutheran World Relief 187 views0 applications


DESCRIPTION

LWR is currently seeking a Deputy Chief of Party for an anticipated Feed the Future Livestock Market Systems Activity in Kenya funded by USAID. The project will enable people, households, and communities to increase their resilience, sustainably moving out of poverty and chronic vulnerability.

POSITION SUMMARY

The DCOP will assist the COP in project oversight, managing for results, and technical, administrative, operational, and logistical management. The DCOP will have direct oversight of the program’s operations and M&E functions and will serve as the acting COP, as needed. He/She will also support the Chief of Party with overall management, including oversight of technical teams, personnel, and subcontractors; support capacity building of actors in targeted value chain.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Deep commitment to LWR’s core values and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners.
  • Advanced degree in business, agronomy, livestock, animal health and science, livestock management, or related field
  • Minimum seven years of progressively responsible supervisory work experience including direct supervision of professional and support staff and assembling teams working on multi-faceted international development projects, preferably in Africa
  • Proven Chief of Party experience on a large, complex USAID-funded contract of comparable complexity and scope
  • Ability to collaborate successfully with host-country government officials, international donors, and private sector stakeholders.
  • Extensive management experience and strong leadership and communication skills required.
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
  • Strong communications and interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of organizations (producers, government, private sector, NGOs, and research institutions).
  • Demonstrated ability to build coalitions and networks that can provide synergies and sustainable solutions to food security issues
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Experience in conflict areas or similar environments preferred

NOTE: The job offer is contingent upon grant application results.

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Lutheran World Relief (LWR) is an international non-governmental organization that focuses on sustainable development projects and disaster relief and recovery. The organization was founded in 1945 to collect and send aid to people living in post-World War II Europe.

According to its website, LWR "works to improve the lives of millions of smallholder farmers and people experiencing poverty in Africa, Asia and Latin America, both in times of emergencies and for the long term. LWR builds and maximizes community assets to develop strong local economies and resilient communities, toward our ultimate vision of an end to poverty, injustice and human suffering" by focusing on three main areas of work:

  • Agriculture
  • Climate
  • Emergency Operations

One of LWR’s flagship programs – started in 1945 and continuing today – is its Quilt and Kit Ministry. Each year Lutherans across the United States assemble and donate LWR Mission Quilts, as well as several kinds of kits to assist people living in poverty in times of emergency or great need.

LWR continues to receive high rankings from organizations such as the Charity Watch, which gave LWR an A rating from 2007 through 2015.

LWR is a member of the ACT Alliance, a global alliance of churches and related agencies working on development that are committed to working together.

Since 1999, LWR has been headquartered at The Lutheran Center, located in Baltimore, Maryland. Prior to 1999, LWR's headquarters were located in New York City.

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0 USD Nairobi CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week Lutheran World Relief

DESCRIPTION

LWR is currently seeking a Deputy Chief of Party for an anticipated Feed the Future Livestock Market Systems Activity in Kenya funded by USAID. The project will enable people, households, and communities to increase their resilience, sustainably moving out of poverty and chronic vulnerability.

POSITION SUMMARY

The DCOP will assist the COP in project oversight, managing for results, and technical, administrative, operational, and logistical management. The DCOP will have direct oversight of the program’s operations and M&E functions and will serve as the acting COP, as needed. He/She will also support the Chief of Party with overall management, including oversight of technical teams, personnel, and subcontractors; support capacity building of actors in targeted value chain.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Deep commitment to LWR's core values and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners.
  • Advanced degree in business, agronomy, livestock, animal health and science, livestock management, or related field
  • Minimum seven years of progressively responsible supervisory work experience including direct supervision of professional and support staff and assembling teams working on multi-faceted international development projects, preferably in Africa
  • Proven Chief of Party experience on a large, complex USAID-funded contract of comparable complexity and scope
  • Ability to collaborate successfully with host-country government officials, international donors, and private sector stakeholders.
  • Extensive management experience and strong leadership and communication skills required.
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
  • Strong communications and interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of organizations (producers, government, private sector, NGOs, and research institutions).
  • Demonstrated ability to build coalitions and networks that can provide synergies and sustainable solutions to food security issues
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Experience in conflict areas or similar environments preferred

NOTE: The job offer is contingent upon grant application results.

2017-07-31

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