Chief of Party job at ACDI/VOCA

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Overview
ACDI/VOCA is a global development design and delivery partner that has implemented effective economic and social development projects in nearly 150 countries since 1963. We empower people to make positive changes in their lives by applying our expertise in sustainable agriculture, resilience, economic opportunity, access to finance, and equity & inclusion to create meaningful, lasting impact. ACDI/VOCA and its affiliates design and implement donor-funded projects, facilitate impact investing, deliver financial services, and partner with businesses to promote inclusive practices and build sustainable supply chains. In 2024, ACDI/VOCA was named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post and received 2024 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence recognition for its innovation, work-life flexibility, compensation & benefits, leadership, and purpose & values.

Chief of Party, Uganda RFSA
ACDI/VOCA is seeking a Chief of Party for a Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA) in Uganda funded by USAID. The anticipated program will work to improve and sustain the food and nutrition security of vulnerable populations through multi-year resilience food and nutrition security activities. These activities work at the individual, household, community, and institutional levels to address the underlying causes of food insecurity and malnutrition and strengthen transformative opportunities.
The Chief of Party will provide overall management oversight and technical direction and will guide the entire program with a clear, consistent, and committed vision. They will monitor progress to ensure program goals and reporting requirements are met on time and within budget, complying with USAID and ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures. The program is anticipated to start in 2025 and this position will be based in Uganda.

Responsibilities
• Lead the overall strategic planning, implementation, and management of the program
• Develop an effective integrated approach of program components, participants, government actors, private sector partners, and other stakeholders
• Ensure quality control and timeliness of all deliverables
• Serve as principal liaison with USAID staff, institutions, and client country partners to exchange information and develop professional relationships
• Monitor program indicators, evaluate program results, and guide program implementation to achieve maximum impact
• Spearhead strategy development and utilize managerial tools and frameworks to improve the ability of the team to achieve project goals successfully and sustainably
• Facilitate the development of the program’s evolving theory of change, overseeing the implementation of the work plan and tracking progress towards core indicators and learning objectives
• Develop systems that support collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) approach, including establishing a culture of adaptive management
• Administer the program’s financial oversight and procedures, ensuring compliance with established ACDI/VOCA’s accounting principles and USAID regulations
• Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments
• Represent ACDI/VOCA and the program to the public and donor community

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in food systems, business administration, international development, or related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing development projects in food security, nutrition, market systems development, and/or resilience programs targeting extremely poor households.
• Previous experience as a Chief of Party for projects with similar magnitude and complexity is highly desired.
• Knowledge of and experience with USAID rules and regulations is required.
• Proven ability to collaborate successfully with host-country government officials, international donors, and private sector stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in program designs, policy dialogue, strategic planning and implementation of resilience strengthening, and systems improvement.
• Experience working in Uganda preferred.
• Fluency in English is required.

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