Chief of Party – Feed the Future Livestock Market Systems Activity at Lutheran World Relief (LWR)

POSITION SUMMARY

The COP will focus on developing and overseeing the implementation of strategy within the livestock value chain, technical supervision of market systems activities, leading the thinking around provision of facilitated infrastructure, and strategic coordination and development within the overall portfolio related to livestock. S/he will lead the overall management of the project and ensure the project efficiently meets or exceeds performance targets while maintaining compliance with USAID rules and regulations. S/he will provide strong technical leadership and ensure a strong commitment to LWR's guiding principles. The COP will serve as LWR's primary representative and the project's interlocutor and will liaise closely with donors, other implementing partners, private sector firms, government officials, and institutions.

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 ten 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