Job Opportunity at Global Communities- Chief of Party-Tanzania Horticulture|Nafasi za kazi August 2020

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Chief of Party, Tanzania Horticulture 

ID 2020-1806
# of Openings 1
Post End Date 8/31/2020
Category Field – Chief of Party/ Program Director Country Tanzania

Overview
The mission of Global Communities (formerly CHF International) is to create long-lasting, positive and community-led change that improves the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable people across the globe.

Global Communities seeks a Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID-funded Horticulture Activity in Tanzania. This $25M-$49.9M five-year program will increase the commercialization, inclusiveness and competitiveness of horticultural market systems.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for all aspects of the project including attainment of goals, reporting, supervision of staff, relationship with government of Tanzania.
  • Lead the implementation of a commercialization strategy for Tanzania’s smallholder horticulture.
  • Strengthen the capacity and support the leadership of local organizations to drive the growth of the horticulture sector.
  • Generate innovative approaches, apply international best practice, and leverage investment through partnerships with the private sector, including banks, producers, processors, input suppliers and traders.
  • Serve as the principal liaison with USAID, Government of Tanzania representatives and other key stakeholders in the sector.

Qualifications

  • Education: A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as business, agriculture, agricultural economics or similar. Masters preferred
  • At least five years of progressively responsible experience in managing donor-funded programs
  • Senior leadership experience managing a USAID project of similar size and scope. USAID contract experience preferred.
  • Experience in the private sector or working with the private sector in one of the following: commercial horticulture, agricultural commodity trade, marketing or finance. Horticulture preferred.
  • Knowledgeable in the following areas as they relate to commercial horticulture: international best practices, market systems development, private sector capacity building/development
  • Strong knowledge of local, East African and international markets.
  • Regional experience required. Tanzania experience strongly preferred.
  • Fluent English

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Citizens of Tanzania are encouraged to apply.

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