Chief of Party for USAID DRC Feed the Future Flagship Agriculture Activity

Qualifications:

* Minimum master’s degree in international development, rural development, agriculture, business, or another relevant field.

* Minimum ten (10) years of relevant, senior-level professional experience managing and implementing agricultural or food market systems related projects to foster economic development.

* At least five (5) years of demonstrated experience managing and supervising staff and creating effective teams.

* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with the private sector, youth organizations/representatives, government officials, donors, and other stakeholders.

* Demonstrated and credible experience in successfully managing complex multimillion dollar activities funded by USAID or other donor funded development activities.

* Fluent English and French written and oral communication skills.

* Willingness and ability to travel to remote locations in a difficult operating environment (up to 25% time).

* Creative problem solver, innovator, adaptive manager and culturally sensitive.

* Demonstrated capacity to use advanced IT products and packages.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Demonstrated experience working in the DRC or a similar context is highly desired.

* Congolese nationals, women strongly encouraged to apply.

To be considered, please submit the following:

* Cover Letter

* CV

Please ensure that only the requested documents noted above are submitted. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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