TechnoServe recruits 01 Deputy Chief of Party, BeninCajù

Deputy Chief of Party, BeninCajù

Détails de l’emploi

Description

Founded over 50 years ago, TechnoServe is a leader in harnessing the power of the private sector to help people lift themselves out of poverty. A nonprofit organization operating in 29 countries, we work with enterprising men and women in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. By linking people to information, capital and markets, we have helped millions to create lasting prosperity for their families and communities.

Program Description

BeninCajù is a multi-year project funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) under its Food for Progress Fund (FFPr) program. It is implemented by TechnoServe in partnership with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and local organizations in Benin. BeninCajù uses a sector-wide approach that aims to improve Benin’s cashew nut sector in a dynamic of more productive, diversified and inclusive economic growth for the benefit of Benin and its population. Over the duration of the project (2015 to 2024), BeninCajù aims to increase the yields and incomes of 50,000 farmers, triple the national processing capacity, and catalyze the development of the emerging derivatives market, with the aim of putting the sector on a path of growth and success. The project began its main activities in August 2016.

Primary Functions and Responsibilities:

TechnoServe Benin is looking for a results-oriented professional to collaborate with the Chief of Party (COP) in the implementation and administration of the project. The Deputy COP’s duties and responsibilities will include:

Monitor and follow-up on critical management and planning issues to ensure effective and timely project execution;

Support the CoP in the overall monitoring of the project against milestones and work-plans, and in implementing course corrections as needed;

Manage review and finalization of internal and external project documents, including donor deliverables, presentation decks, studies and technical reports;

In collaboration with the CoP and the M&E Manager, design, review and continuously improve program implementation on the basis of results obtained, based on quantitative and qualitative data and feedback from project participants, clients, partners and staff;

In collaboration with the CoP and the Communications Manager, develop marketing and communications content including newsletter, blog posts, factsheets, studies, brochures, videos and other communications, assuring high-quality, accurate, and relevant content;

In collaboration with the CoP and Finance and Administrative Manager, support budget tracking, contract modifications, deliverable tracking against budget, and administrative follow-up;

Support recruitment and contracting of staff, fellows, and interns as needed;

Plan, organize and participate in project meetings, workshops, seminars and stakeholder events;

As assigned by the CoP, directly manage special projects and initiatives, including related staff, consultants and TechnoServe fellows;

Support Senior Business Advisors and team leads as needed to develop responsive work plans to meet program targets and identify resourceful solutions to programmatic challenges;

In collaboration with the CoP, ensure that BeninCaju programming execution meets TechnoServe quality standards;

Assist CoP with other strategic and operational tasks as required by the

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in international relations, economics, business or other relevant subject and at least 10+ years of professional experience in international development in Africa, or seven years of work experience with a relevant master’s degree.

Familiarity with USG regulations.

Strong budget management and financial analysis skills including proficiency in Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working or collaborating with agriculture private sector companies preferred.

Required Languages: English Fluency required; French preferred

Travel: International up to 5%, national up to 50%.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Detail orientation, including strong organizational, analytical and quantitative skills.

Ability to anticipate demand, manage multiple tasks/projects and meet tight deadlines.

Proven team player with strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.

Outstanding written communication skills including prior experience editing and proofreading documents.

Strong project management skills including the ability to anticipate demand and manage multiple tasks and projects while meeting tight deadlines.

Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet.

Outstanding organizational skills.

We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe’s vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.

With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes.

We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.

If you have a disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at TechnoServe please contact the Human Resources at recruitment@tns.org or call +1 202 785 4515.

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