Deputy Chief of Party - Feed the Future Livestock Market Systems Activity at Lutheran World Federation

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.