Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
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.

Job Skills: Not Specified

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

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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