ACDI/VOCA Deputy Chief of Party Jobs in Uganda

ACDI/VOCA Deputy Chief of Party Jobs in Uganda

Since 1963 and in 148 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 designs and delivers technical and management solutions in agriculture, economic growth, and resilience to promote economic prosperity and social inclusion.

Deputy Chief of Party, Uganda

ACDI/VOCA is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party for an anticipated program in Karamoja, Uganda, funded by USAID. The activity will build households' resilience, focusing on food and water security, so that they can mitigate and adapt to shocks and stressors without compromising their health and nutrition.

The Deputy Chief of Party will support the Chief of Party in providing leadership management and general technical direction to the Activity. The program is anticipated to start in 2023 and this position is envisioned to be based in Moroto or Kampala, Uganda.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to activities that improve participants’ resilience, food security and water security

Support the development of annual work plans, annual and quarterly reports, and other deliverables in line with USAID guidelines to achieve objectives

Provide input into the performance monitoring plan to measure success and validate causal model assumptions

Identify and effectively manage all key risks related to the program, including compliance with donor transparency and due diligence requirements

Support the development of strong M&E mechanisms, program monitoring tools, and efficient systems to ensure high quality implementation

Develop interventions that address system constraints and

identify leverage points for appropriate action, support, or investment

Ensure the incorporation and implementation of inclusive gender and youth positive approaches

Integrate adaptive management systems and a culture of collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) that encourages the flow of information and reflection to maximize performance and continuous improvement across project teams and external partners

Ensure that synergies among Activity elements and grantees are capitalized upon

Coordinate activities with government officials, other development partners, stakeholders, and institutions active in the target areas

Represent ACDI/VOCA at meetings, workshops, and other events

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, business, economics, rural development, finance, or relevant field is required; master’s degree is desired.

Minimum 8 years of experience in WASH, food security, climate smart agriculture, rural development, enterprise development, or related field.

Proven ability to collaborate successfully with other donors, government institutions, and private sector organizations, effectively interacting with municipal government counterparts and local organizations.

Experience working in Uganda preferred.

Fluency in English required.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; ACDI/VOCA Deputy Chief of Party Jobs in Uganda

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