Deputy Chief of Party at Lutheran World Relief

Deputy Chief of Party at Lutheran World Relief

Deputy Chief of Party

Lutheran World Relief

Lutheran World Relief, which is part of Corus International, has been present in Tanzania since 1963. Corus International is the parent of a family of world-class organizations working to deliver the holistic, lasting solutions needed to end extreme poverty once and for all. We are a global leader in international development, with 150 years of combined experience across our brands. Our nonprofit and for-profit subsidiaries include IMA World Health and its fundraising brand Corus World Health, Lutheran World Relief, CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Brands. In Tanzania, Corus operates under IMA World Health. Our more than 800 employees around the globe are experts in their fields and dedicated to helping the world’s most vulnerable people break the cycle of poverty and lead healthy lives.  Further details about the organization can be found at: https://corusinternational.org

We are seeking to recruit the following positions for a five-year USDA project that is designed to develop and transform small and medium enterprise (SMEs) poultry value chain into sustainable commercial business in Tanzania. The project will strengthen the feed sector and incorporating climate smart technologies; Improved animal health management practices; Capacity building in agricultural finance services; and strengthen of the extension and service providers. 

The position will be based at the project office in Mbeya, Tanzania.

DEPUTY CHIEF OF PARTY 

JOB ID-3563841

Position Summary

The DCOP will provide expertise on best practices, specific research, developing regulations, and local context. The DCOP will serve as the primary liaison with project technical leads, other implementing partners working in Tanzania, and LWR’s headquarters, and relevant project stakeholders fostering collaborative working relationships.  S/he is responsible for the day-to-day direction of the project team with an integrated vision, applying effective leadership and strategic planning skills, management experience, outstanding interpersonal skills, and strong written and oral communication skills. 

S/he will take a technical leadership role in coordination with key stakeholders and other implementing partners, including numerous government institutions and representatives, the private sector, and civil society partners to ensure that agricultural transformation interventions contribute towards outcomes in line with regional and global best practices. Ensuring effective implementation of the project and working closely with the program implementing partners and the COP to ensure adaptive management of the project takes place will be key to the role.

A collaborative mindset and willingness to invest in the long-term success of local institutions and entities (public, private, and civil society) also will be key. The DCOP will ensure that all management and grants management systems, from technical to MEL to finance, actively support timely and accurate project reporting and cost effectiveness for successful implementation of the project.

The DCOP will contribute to ensuring compliance with Corus’s policies and procedures and USDA rules and regulations, including responsibility for ensuring sub-awardee and grantee compliance and monitoring the quality of program implementation.   

The position will be based in Mbeya, Tanzania and will report to the Chief of Party. The DCOP will be expected to visit project sites. Tanzanian nationals are highly encouraged to apply.

Qualification & Experience

• The ideal candidate should have a Minimum of master’s degree/a Doctorate is highly desirable, in agriculture with a focus on poultry, entrepreneurship, or other relevant field.
• S/he should have a minimum of 8 years’ experience in implementation and management of international donor/USDA or USAID funded projects. 
• Knowledge and experience related to value chain development and market systems highly preferred.
• S/he should have substantial experience, combining building capacity and/or mentoring on these topics in a developing country context, preferably Tanzania.
• S/he should have demonstrable experience in developing and maintaining strong relationships with donors such as USDA or USAID, government agencies, other international donor agencies, and private sector stakeholders.
• In addition, s/he should have experience building the capacity and collaborating and coordinating with local and national host government agencies and non-government organizations to achieve USG’s goal of localization and aligning program activities and results with national strategies.
• In addition, s/he should have demonstrated leadership and management qualities, including leading and motivating a multidisciplinary (technical, management, and evaluation experts) team for complex programs in resource-constrained countries; prior experience as a DCOP for USG-funded projects similar in scope and size is preferred.
• Strong staff supervision skills and demonstrated ability to coordinate programs with partners from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences; demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams is required.
• The candidate should have deep knowledge of the political, social, and economic context of Tanzania required, with experience working in Tanzania preferred.
• S/he should have strong communication skills, including both written and oral presentation skills; proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse public and private partners.
• English fluency with professional proficiency in writing required; knowledge of Swahili is an asset.  S/he should have ability to travel to project sites as needed within Tanzania.

Lutheran World Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). For full Job Description and to apply for this position please visit our careers page on our website https://corusinternational.org or follow link below and send your application by November 30, 2024. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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