Land O’Lakes International Development Division is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the Kenya Feed the Future Innovation Engine (KFIE). The DCOP will report to the Director of Programs and assist in ensuring the successful implementation of the project.
The overarching goal of KFIE is to harness innovation for cutting-edge results through private sector-oriented strategies, serving as a mechanism for proactively seeking, testing, and scaling up innovative private sector strategies that directly impact food security and nutrition.
Requirements ¶
- A Master’s degree in Business Management or a related field, or a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of additional experience in venture capitalism or management consulting.
- A minimum of 7 years of management and technical experience in international development, including at least 3 years living and working in developing countries.
- Demonstrated experience and success in leading, supervising, coaching, and developing others, as well as fostering and leveraging strategic partnerships.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to dialogue, network, and negotiate with funding organizations, community groups, private sector organizations, and local governments.
- Fluency in English (written and oral) and the ability to effectively present information and communicate before public groups, partners, and donors.
- Proven financial management and budgeting skills, as well as personnel management skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications ¶
- Native Kiswahili language capabilities.
- Deputy Chief of Party experience.
- Experience in USAID contract management.
- 10 years of working experience in developing countries.
- Sub-grants and sub-contract management experience.
- 7 years of experience in venture capitalism or management consulting.
- Experience with US Government rules, regulations, and procedures.
Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to [email protected] no later than Friday, 12 September 2014. The subject line of the application email should indicate "Deputy Chief of Party, KFIE position." Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
