Chief of Party – USDA – Cambodia

Job Location: Chamcar Morn, Phnom Penh, , Cambodia

Position Type: Consulting

Closing Date: 01/03/2017

Job Description

Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

FUNCTION:

Heifer International is seeking a Chief of Party for a USDA-funded dairy development project in Cambodia. The Chief of Party (COP) will provide overall leadership and technical direction for this project focused on increasing dairy production and development of the dairy value chain within Cambodia. Duties will include the execution of program strategy, overseeing the design and delivery of capacity building activities for smallholder farmers and other actors in the value chain, and effectively engaging multiple stakeholders (public, private, non-profit) to deliver high-quality, sustainable project results. The COP will also be responsible for the management of the project and will serve as key liaison with the USDA, the Government of Cambodia and implementing partners. S/he will ensure proper reporting, financial oversight and compliance of the project in accordance with USDA rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL CHARACTER TRAITS:

Excellent management and leadership skills, Energetic, Positive, Collaborative, Values-Oriented

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES

Lead a team of international and national staff, both technical and administrative, in the management of a five-year project

DELIVERABLES

Effective contract/agreement implementation in strict compliance with contract/agreement clauses, Heifer, and donor policies
Heifer’s reputation is safeguarded by ensuring financial, contractual, technical, and political integrity

Provide overall technical leadership and administrative oversight to achieve the results of the project.

DELIVERABLES

Successful results at project end (annually)
Quality of services is maintained at the highest standard
All staff provide positive feedback with effective performance-management program including regular check-ins, annual appraisals, supportive supervision, rewards, training, coaching and career development support.

Oversee and be responsible for financial and administrative aspects of the project, including managing the budget.

DELIVERABLES

Sound and timely financial reporting to HPI and donor
Project spending is in-line with budget

Ensure timely delivery of all project results and delivery of reports as well as strong compliance with USG funding regulations;

DELIVERABLES

Development of project results framework, performance monitoring plan, technical strategy, M&E plan and annual work plans as per contract/agreement requirements, Heifer technical frameworks and standards.
Appropriate, compliant and timely documentation and dissemination of key results and deliverables for maximum project impact and business development internally and with donor

Ensure a robust monitoring and evaluation system is in place, and analyze project impact and challenges to manage the project to meet or exceed results

DELIVERABLES

Key indicators recorded and reported on a timely basis in line with Heifer and donor requirements

Represent and manage relationships with USDA, host country officials, Heifer headquarters and country office in order to ensure smooth project implementation

DELIVERABLES

Liaise Heifer International and the project with other implementing organizations, funding agencies, and others as needed ii. Strong on-going relationships during and after project end date.
Provision of effective and timely responses to inquiries and concerns
Heifer’s reputation safeguarded due to successful relationship building.
Harmonious collaboration with and cost-effective use of the Country Operations Management Unit

Most Critical Proficiencies:

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills;
Understanding of the agriculture sector in Cambodia and/or the region
Excellent written and oral communications skills in English, Khmer a plus.
High level of maturity, good judgment, flexibility and integrity of character;
Demonstrated ability to implement systems and procedures and the ability to effectively communicate these to program/technical staff in order to ensure their compliance;
Cultural sensitivity, and an ability to engage in difficult conversations with high level officials, victims, and other stakeholders
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills;

Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands:

Excellent interpersonal relationship skills, including demonstrated leadership and team-building with staff and partners at all levels;
Develop an understanding of and become a strong proponent of Heifer’ s Values Based Holistic Community Development (VBHCD) throughout her/his tenure as COP.
Proven team work and cooperatively with a diverse staff.
Constant face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with colleagues and the general public.
May require constant sitting; working at a computer and focusing for extended periods of time and performing office environment activities while on the road and/or in remote conditions.
Working with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
Ability to manage and execute multiple tasks with little supervision while meeting sometimes inflexible deadlines.

Required Experience

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in project management, supervision, administration, and implementation of grant, cooperative agreement and contract requirements (including meeting deadlines achieving targets, and overseeing the preparation and submission of required reports), on projects of similar nature.
Advanced degree in Agriculture Science, Dairy Science, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Veterinary Sciences, or related field desired.
Experience with US Government assistance funding required; experience with USDA programs strongly preferred.
Experience maintaining working relationships with all project stakeholders, including coalition building and promotion of public-private partnerships a plus.
Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines under stressful conditions;
Experience leading and managing a multidisciplinary team of both national and international staff;
Previous experience as Chief of Party and or Team Leader on a similar setting, preferably on a USDA or other USG-funded, agriculture project;
Must reside in-country for the duration of the project.

How to apply: https://www.heifer.org/about-heifer/careers/search-for-a-job/non-us-based-career-careers.html