Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development...
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Serve as the primary point of contact with USDA, ACDI/VOCA HQ, government counterparts, private sector stakeholders, and other local partners.
Lead strategic planning, development of annual work plans, and day-to-day project implementation in compliance with USDA guidelines.
Ensure timely, high-quality delivery of technical, financial, and operational aspects of the project.
Supervise and mentor senior technical and operational staff, supporting professional development and performance management.
Oversee the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system to ensure project targets are met or exceeded, applying adaptive management principles as needed.
Promote sustainable public-private partnerships and private sector investment in target value chains.
Ensure financial systems are in place to monitor expenditures and track progress against the work plan and budget.
Represent the project in written and oral presentations to diverse audiences, including the client, local stakeholders, and internal leadership.
Oversee coordination with subcontractors, consultants, and field teams to maintain technical and operational excellence.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, agribusiness, agricultural economics, veterinary or a related field; an advanced academic degree is preferred.
Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience managing agriculture, value chain, or cooperative development programs.
Prior experience as Chief of Party for USDA or other USG-funded projects; FFPr experience strongly preferred.
Proven experience working on agriculture-related projects in Kenya, with strong industry networks and demonstrated experience collaborating with local/central government stakeholders.
Proven expertise in agricultural productivity, trade facilitation, and private sector engagement.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in resource-constrained environments.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams and stakeholders.
Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Swahili is highly desirable.
Must have advanced written and spoken communication skills.
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