United States of America | Partnership Development Team Leader, Washington, DC
February 10, 2012
ACDI/VOCA,
NGO Jobs Vacancy,
Partnership Development Team Leader,
UN Jobs,
United States of America
Closing date: 10 Mar 201
ACDI/VOCA
Since 1963 and in 145 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. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 97 projects in 41 countries and revenues of $140 million.
Partnership Development Team Leader, Washington, DC
We are currently seeking a Team Leader for the Partnership Development Component on a USAID-funded Agricultural Commercialization & Innovation (AC&I) Activity. The project’s primary focus will be to promote new approaches to food security through innovative partnerships that improve market access for food-insecure households in Feed the Future countries. The AC&I Activity will have four components: (1) agricultural technology commercialization, (2) partnership development, (3) investment design and modeling, and (4) knowledge management.
Responsibilities: • Assume responsibility for overall management of Component 2, Partnership Development, including administrative, financial and personnel management. • Provide technical leadership, oversight and support to all aspects of Component 2. • Manage release of solicitation for partnerships with USAID, including selection of partners, development of grant manual and other related duties. • Manage the award and implementation of the project’s partnership grants program in order to assist partner organizations in bringing fresh insight and innovative approaches to agricultural development. • Lead and/or participate in strategic and high-level policy forums and meetings with USAID and all other counterparts to exchange information and develop professional relationships. • Manage quality control and ensure timeliness of all deliverables, including work plans, quarterly reports and other USAID reporting deliverables.
Qualifications: • At least seven years of relevant work experience, including experience in capacity building and organizational development for beneficiary organizations and experience with grant program management. • B.S. in agricultural technology, agribusiness or related field is required; M.B.A. or M.S. in relevant discipline is highly preferred. • Prior experience working in emerging markets and at least five years of experience as a component leader for a similar program. • Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationships with businesses and international donors is required.
How to apply:
Please apply online at http://www.acdivoca.org/jobs or respond with résumé, cover letter and salary history to Attn: HR/PD-TL, 50 F Street NW, Suite 1075, Washington, DC 20001 or fax (202) 469-6255. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE/AA.
ACDI/VOCA
Since 1963 and in 145 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. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 97 projects in 41 countries and revenues of $140 million.
Partnership Development Team Leader, Washington, DC
We are currently seeking a Team Leader for the Partnership Development Component on a USAID-funded Agricultural Commercialization & Innovation (AC&I) Activity. The project’s primary focus will be to promote new approaches to food security through innovative partnerships that improve market access for food-insecure households in Feed the Future countries. The AC&I Activity will have four components: (1) agricultural technology commercialization, (2) partnership development, (3) investment design and modeling, and (4) knowledge management.
Responsibilities: • Assume responsibility for overall management of Component 2, Partnership Development, including administrative, financial and personnel management. • Provide technical leadership, oversight and support to all aspects of Component 2. • Manage release of solicitation for partnerships with USAID, including selection of partners, development of grant manual and other related duties. • Manage the award and implementation of the project’s partnership grants program in order to assist partner organizations in bringing fresh insight and innovative approaches to agricultural development. • Lead and/or participate in strategic and high-level policy forums and meetings with USAID and all other counterparts to exchange information and develop professional relationships. • Manage quality control and ensure timeliness of all deliverables, including work plans, quarterly reports and other USAID reporting deliverables.
Qualifications: • At least seven years of relevant work experience, including experience in capacity building and organizational development for beneficiary organizations and experience with grant program management. • B.S. in agricultural technology, agribusiness or related field is required; M.B.A. or M.S. in relevant discipline is highly preferred. • Prior experience working in emerging markets and at least five years of experience as a component leader for a similar program. • Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationships with businesses and international donors is required.
How to apply:
Please apply online at http://www.acdivoca.org/jobs or respond with résumé, cover letter and salary history to Attn: HR/PD-TL, 50 F Street NW, Suite 1075, Washington, DC 20001 or fax (202) 469-6255. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE/AA.
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