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Project Summary:

Land O’Lakes Venture37 is preparing for a USAID-funded Feed the Future opportunity in Madagascar. It is anticipated that this activity will focus on building resilient and diversified food systems, using a market-led agricultural growth approach.

Position Summary:

The DCOP will manage day-to-day project operations collaborating with human resources, operations, finance, logistics, security, and procurement staff and ensuring these functions are fully aligned with programmatic priorities and objectives.

The position will be located in a ‘to be determined’ city in the southern region of Madagascar.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Assist the COP to develop and execute project workplans using the appropriate operational support.
  • Provide oversight in all areas of operations including administration, grants management, human resources, logistics, procurement, budgeting and financial accounting, IT, and translation.
  • Oversee grants and sub-contracts in compliance with Venture37 and USAID policies and regulations; and ensure that they support the technical needs of the program.
  • Build and maintain strong working relations with key stakeholders, subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Ensure project compliance with USAID rules and regulations.
  • Provide or facilitate capacity building and training to team and partners as needed.
  • Assist the COP in monitoring, evaluation and reporting functions.
  • Serve as Acting Chief of Party when required.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • An undergraduate degree (e.g. BA/BS) in international development, economics, business management, or agriculture, or other relevant field.
  • A minimum of eight (8) years of experience supporting or leading operational aspects of international donor-supported programs.
  • Experience in finance, grants management and/or project operations.
  • Proven leadership skills building and managing high-level relationships and motivating diverse teams.
  • Expertise in USAID rules and regulations (ADS, FAR) and USAID procurement regulations (22 CFR 228).
  • Ability to communicate effectively, instilling trust and confidence.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written and oral presentation skills.
  • English and French oral and written fluency.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • An advanced degree (e.g. Master’s) in agribusiness, international development, economics, business management, agricultural or other relevant field.
  • Seven (7) years of demonstrated senior management experience managing relevant donor-funded programs.

The position described above is contingent upon activity award.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted.

Land O’Lakes never requests money or payment from candidates for any position type. Please report any such requests to Land O’Lakes.

Land O’Lakes Venture37 is an equal opportunity employer and an organization striving to help global communities thrive through agriculture. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, among other factors. Our culture values a diversity of voices. So, bring us your unique experiences, your workstyle, and your dreams — they’ll only make us stronger.

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Land O’Lakes International Development is a nonprofit helping to transform lives through agriculture and enterprise partnerships.

Land O’Lakes International Development is a nonprofit helping to transform lives through agriculture and enterprise partnerships that are enhancing profitability and food security in developing countries around the world. Through 280 programs and trainings in 80 countries since 1981, Land O’Lakes has supported international development efforts to generate economic growth.

Since 1981, Land O’Lakes International Development has applied an integrated approach to international economic development that capitalizes on our parent company’s 95 years as a leading farm-to-market agribusiness. We use our practical experience and in-depth knowledge to facilitate market-driven business solutions that generate economic growth, improve health and nutrition, and alleviate poverty. We believe in the value of people and ensuring our work is rooted in honesty, integrity and respect.As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, our vision is to be a global leader in transforming lives by engaging in agriculture and enterprise partnerships that replace poverty with prosperity, and dependency with self-reliance. Since our inception, we have implemented nearly 300 programs and training initiatives in over 80 countries, which have enabled farmers and agribusinesses to become more profitable and to leverage economies of scale through well-functioning cooperatives and producer groups. Funded primarily by USAID and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), our programs not only improve production and food security for small farming operations, but they foster innovation, market linkages, and strengthen the private sector. Ultimately, they make small and growing enterprises in developing countries more attractive for investment, and build consumer demand for agricultural products produced by smallholders.

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Project Summary:

Land O’Lakes Venture37 is preparing for a USAID-funded Feed the Future opportunity in Madagascar. It is anticipated that this activity will focus on building resilient and diversified food systems, using a market-led agricultural growth approach.

Position Summary:

The DCOP will manage day-to-day project operations collaborating with human resources, operations, finance, logistics, security, and procurement staff and ensuring these functions are fully aligned with programmatic priorities and objectives.

The position will be located in a ‘to be determined’ city in the southern region of Madagascar.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Assist the COP to develop and execute project workplans using the appropriate operational support.
  • Provide oversight in all areas of operations including administration, grants management, human resources, logistics, procurement, budgeting and financial accounting, IT, and translation.
  • Oversee grants and sub-contracts in compliance with Venture37 and USAID policies and regulations; and ensure that they support the technical needs of the program.
  • Build and maintain strong working relations with key stakeholders, subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Ensure project compliance with USAID rules and regulations.
  • Provide or facilitate capacity building and training to team and partners as needed.
  • Assist the COP in monitoring, evaluation and reporting functions.
  • Serve as Acting Chief of Party when required.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • An undergraduate degree (e.g. BA/BS) in international development, economics, business management, or agriculture, or other relevant field.
  • A minimum of eight (8) years of experience supporting or leading operational aspects of international donor-supported programs.
  • Experience in finance, grants management and/or project operations.
  • Proven leadership skills building and managing high-level relationships and motivating diverse teams.
  • Expertise in USAID rules and regulations (ADS, FAR) and USAID procurement regulations (22 CFR 228).
  • Ability to communicate effectively, instilling trust and confidence.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written and oral presentation skills.
  • English and French oral and written fluency.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • An advanced degree (e.g. Master’s) in agribusiness, international development, economics, business management, agricultural or other relevant field.
  • Seven (7) years of demonstrated senior management experience managing relevant donor-funded programs.

The position described above is contingent upon activity award.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted.

Land O’Lakes never requests money or payment from candidates for any position type. Please report any such requests to Land O’Lakes.

Land O’Lakes Venture37 is an equal opportunity employer and an organization striving to help global communities thrive through agriculture. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, among other factors. Our culture values a diversity of voices. So, bring us your unique experiences, your workstyle, and your dreams — they’ll only make us stronger.

2024-11-26

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