ARD, Inc.
Through innovation and leadership, ARD, Inc., helps people across the world create the essential conditions for successful economic development. Since it was founded in 1977, ARD has led more than 600 projects in Africa, Asia, Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean. These projects have helped countries respond to a range of environmental, social, and institutional challenges. ARD has 43 field offices around the globe, in addition to its main office in Burlington, Vermont, and its branch offices in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, CA.
Closing date: 12 Dec 2009 -- (CLOSED)
Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo (the)
ARD, Inc. (www.ardinc.com) is accepting expressions of interest from experienced Chief of Party/Deputy Chief of Party candidates on an anticipated USAID-funded Agricultural Development Project in the DRC.
The COP/DCOP will provide overall leadership for managing the programmatic, administrative, financial, and logistical aspects of the project. The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:
- Masters or other advanced degree in a relevant field (Agricultural Economics, Masters of Business Administration, Development Economics, etc.)
- Prior COP /Team Leader or Deputy COP (DCOP) experience, preferably with USAID-funded agribusiness programs in the region.
- Minimum of 10 years experience managing USAID and/or other donor funded projects with at least 5 years in senior management level positions in developing countries.
- Prior experience in-country required. Additional experience in the region is highly desirable.
- Substantial experience in at least one of the following areas of technical expertise:
- Value chain development for major agricultural products/staple crops (ex. cassava and maize)
- Production, post-harvest handling, agri-processing and agribusiness marketing
- Rural savings and credit and agricultural financing
- Development and capacity building of producer organizations and groups
- Development and support of agricultural extension services
- Market and supply chain analysis and commodity action plan development
- Demonstrated ability to manage, negotiate and coordinate with consortium partners, sub-contractors, and multi-disciplinary short term and long term technical assistance teams under complex organizational arrangements.
- Track record of successful cooperation with host country governments, international donors and USAID missions: superior diplomatic and relationship management skills.
- Proven project and program management experience and leadership skills.
- Proven ability to develop and work within approved work plans and meet goals within agreed timeframes.
- Demonstrated proficiency and experience managing the administrative, contracting, staff recruitment, financial, and logistical aspects of an overseas field office.
- Fluency in English and French required.
ARD, Inc. is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations—in the US and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workforce. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. ARD, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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