Chief of Party Job in Nigeria at CNFA

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Job Title: Chief of Party (COP)

Location: Nigeria

Organisation: CNFA

Support to Vulnerable Households Project

About CNFA:

CNFA is an enterprise development firm based in Washington, D.C. dedicated to stimulating sustainable growth in the agricultural sector. CNFA specializes in fostering private sector investment as a means to increase the overall competitiveness of agricultural value chains, expand exports and develop skills in the rural workforce. By generating higher incomes for farmers, processors, entrepreneurs and distributors, CNFA helps improve livelihoods and reduce poverty.

Program Summary:

The anticipated USAID-funded Support to Vulnerable Households Project intends to strengthen the participation of an estimated 42,000 very poor Nigerian households in rural economic growth and to improve their livelihoods, nutrition and health. Interventions carried out under the Support to Vulnerable Households Project will integrate the very poor into the agricultural rural economy by increasing their productivity; by building their income and assets; and by improving their nutritional status, particularly with regard to women and children. The project will also have an explicit focus on strengthening the role of women in agricultural production, income diversification, and nutritional behavior, given the central role of women in rural communities and agricultural production.  

Position Summary:

CNFA seeks qualified candidates for the Chief of Party (COP) position. Primary responsibilities include:

•   Provide managerial and technical support throughout the implementation of the project, including management of key personnel and sub grantees, in a complex implementation environment;

•   Develop and submit the Annual Country Operating Plan (ACOP), Annual Program Reports (APR) and Semi-Annual Program Reports (S/APR), in collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation Director;

•   Oversee coordination mechanisms with relevant stakeholders and serve as the key liaison with USAID, CNFA HQ, Government of Nigeria and its relevant line ministries, and the various international and national private sector actors;

•   Insure that the grantees and sub-grantees meet all program requirements;

•   Establish and maintain effective project communication systems and knowledge management, including reporting, assessment, and evaluation; submit timely and accurate program reports to CNFA HQ and USAID.

Qualifications:

•   Advanced degree in international development, agriculture, agricultural economics, food security, health and nutrition or relevant field is highly preferred;

•   Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in managing and implementing large donor-funded development programs for international donors;

•   Experience working with USAID  and knowledge of USAID programmatic, compliance and reporting procedures;

•   Previous work experience in Nigeria or in the region is highly desirable;

•   Previous experience in programs or initiatives involving gender mainstreaming preferred;

•   Demonstrated ability to work and coordinate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, including national and local government, donors, community-based organizations, think tanks and universities and the private sector;

•   Dynamic interpersonal and leadership skills, with ability to manage high-level relationships and motivate staff;

•   Demonstrated ability to collaborate, willingness to innovate and ability to think systematically.

•   Strong skills in financial and personnel management;

•   Oral and written fluency in English.

All applicants should submit their CVs to Asamel@cnfa.org and Esedlacek@cnfa.org with the words "Chief of Party-Nigeria" in the subject line.

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