Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 14, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd (Cardno) seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for an upcoming USAID-funded institutional capacity building and agricultural market development program, the Agricultural Systems and institutional Strengthening Activity The program aims to support Ugandan institutions on the journey to self-reliance by strengthening their capacityto drive improvements in the agricultural market system. The program will work closely with public and private sector organizations (including the Government of Uganda, apex organizations, producer associations, and economic policy bodies), improving business practices, supporting institutional reorganization and developing strategic plans. .

  Responsibilities:
A Chief of Party's primary responsibilities are to provide overall leadership management and general technical direction of the entire activity, ensuring an integrated vision among different components and actors, and a focus on achieving the results defined in the contracflcooperative agreement. This individual will be expected to identify issues and risks related to implementationin a timely manner, and suggest appropriate adjustments, This person shall act as the key liaison between stakeholders in USAID/Uganda and in the public and private sectors. The Chief of Party will have demonstrable success in leading large teams and applying innovative, sustainable solutions in market facilitation, agricultural development, and capacity building.
The Chief of Party will be required to:
• Design and lead technical understanding of USAID agricultural market development and institutional strengthening/capacity building activities
• Ensure all services are aligned and delivered according to the guidelines established by USAlD and Cardno
• Supervise a team across varied technical disciplines to include agribusiness, market systems development
• Serve as a primary point of contact and liaise with USAID, government stakeholders, private sector and other local partners, as required by the project, to coordinate activities and facilitate monitoring and reporting of project objectives and achievements
• Review deliverabies for completeness, accuracy, and
• Participate in the development of the project strategic and operational plans, and oversee the development and successful implementation of annual work plans
• Participate in and play a leading role in project reporting and analysis and use of strategic information
• Monitor project implementation, including internal and external client satisfaction, using best practices
• Ensure that the project consistently delivers timely results
• identify issues and risks related to project implementation in a timely manner, and suggest appropriate project adjustments

Qualifications
• PhD or MSc/MA (or equivalent) in international development, agricultural development, agribusiness, or economics
• Ten or more years of experience in designing, managing, and implementing complex, donor-funded capacity building projects in developing countries, especially for Feed the Future-funded programs
• Demonstrated experience in market systems facilitation and political economy analysis
• Previous experience in managing partnerships with the private sector, large subcontracts, or grants under contract
• Previous experience working in Uganda, Eastern Africa, or Southern Africa
• Demonstrated ability to liaise and develop successful working relationships with key stakeholders, including USAID, and public, private, and civil society partners
• Excellent written and oral communications skills required
• Ugandan nationals are strongly encouraged to apply
• Fluency in English

Job Skills: Not Specified

Job Education Requirements: PhD or MSc/MA

Job Experience Requirements: Ten or more years

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Job application procedure
  Equal Opportunity statement for U.S. based applicants: Cardno has a long standing policy of Equal Opportunity in employment. Our practice is to fill positions by selecting applicants who can perform the work in a competent and professional manner. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. At any time, if you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@cardno.com 
Cadno is a professional infrastructure and environmental services company, with specialist expertise in the development and improvement of physical and social infrastructure for communities around the world. Cardno‘s team includes leading professionals who plan, design, manage and deliver sustainable projects and community programs. Cardno is an international company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange [ASX:CDD].
Visit our website at www.cardnocom/internationaldevelopment  - to learn more about Canine Emerging Markets USA, Ltd.
interested and qualifying individuals can send applications with a CV to: recruit@cardno.com
Please type the JOB TITLE in the email subject line
The closing date for receiving applications is not later than close of business on Friday 5th July 2019.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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