ACDI/VOCA Food Security Lead Jobs in Kenya

ACDI/VOCA Food Security Lead Jobs in Kenya

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 and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society.

Food Security Lead, Kenya

ACDI/VOCA is currently seeking a Food Security Lead for the upcoming USAID Title II Development Food Security Activity (DFSA) in Kenya.

The DFSA in Kenya is anticipated to be a multi-year project to address the underlying causes of chronic food insecurity.

The activity will aim to increase food security in the most vulnerable households in northern Kenya.

To achieve this, the ACDI/VOCA team will ensure the implementation of interventions designed to increase incomes, ensure access to nutritious food year-round, improve household nutrition and hygiene practices, and strengthen governance in communities affected by shocks and stresses.

The Food Security Lead will support the COP in developing the strategic direction and providing technical advice across all program components in the planning, designing and implementation of activities.

The Food Security Lead will be highly experienced in a broad spectrum of food security technical focus areas with responsibilities including, but not limited to the following:

Responsibilities