10:19 AM
maboko
Closing
Date: Thursday, 03 November 2011
Since
1963 and in 145 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 and food security in
order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society.
ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 93 projects in 40 countries and revenues
of $124 million.
Program
Manager, Kenya
ACDI/VOCA
is recruiting for a Program Manager for an anticipated USAID-funded 3-year
post-harvest storage and drying program based in Nairobi, Kenya. The project
will complete the design and prototyping of a low-cost maize storage container
in conjunction with manufacturing partners in SSA. The program aims to
field-test the container in multiple locations in the region; assess its efficacy
against pests ranging from insects to microbes; perform market validation;
test-market the container in these countries; and develop a commercialization
strategy based on results of test marketing. Extension, education, outreach
strategies, and collateral materials will be developed in parallel with
commercialization efforts, so that farmers and other users are programmatically
educated in proper drying and storage practices at the time of deployment. The
project will begin with a regional focus in East Africa. Kenya, Rwanda,
Tanzania, Zambia, Uganda, and Ethiopia have all been mentioned as potential
focal countries.
Responsibilities:
The Program Manager is responsible for
overseeing the management of assigned projects and activities based out of
Nairobi, Kenya.
Ensure program funding mechanism rules and
regulations are followed according to donor and partner expectations.
Provide ongoing oversight, assistance,
support and leadership to ensure project deliverables are achieved.
Monitor quality of project documents,
including technical papers, and review and write as necessary.
Technical oversight of post-harvest
handling storage pilots, commercialization strategies, methodologies and
associated business models.
Prepare, edit, and disseminate project
related reports and documents as necessary.
Participate in weekly calls with
headquarters and technical director and communicate regularly about field
operations.
Provide guidance and management for grants
under contract
Direct the development and implementation of
ACDI/VOCA agricultural production and livelihood activities.
In collaboration with partner staff, design
and implement behavior change activities and programs that lead to measurable
impact.
Provide technical assistance to ACDI/VOCA
staff members and partner organization staff.
Contribute to the development of reports
for the donor, the host country and/or ACDI/VOCA
Represent ACDI/VOCA during meetings with
USAID Mission personnel, U.S. Embassy staff, host-country government officials,
international organizations, indigenous and international NGOs, international
donors, and others interested in the project's activities.
Ensure that all project activities are in
compliance with USAID environmental rules and regulations.
Conduct periodic supervisory visits to
project sites.
Qualifications:
Master's degree required
10+ years of related experience with USAID
or donor-funded programs in agribusiness required.
Field experience in project management
required.
5 years of experience in donor program
management required.
Technical knowledge of post-harvest
handling and storage in commodity value chains required.
Experience in developing and monitoring
budgets over $4 million.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Conversational ability in Swahili
preferred.
African nationals encouraged to apply.
Please apply online at www.acdivoca.org No
phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged
to apply. EOE.
