World Vision Chief of Party - Development Food Aid Programme

Use your experience overseeing USG food aid programmes to be part of a leading organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children living in poverty.

World Vision (WV) is a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being of children everywhere by empowering families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

World Vision (WV) is one of the largest implementing partners to the United States Agency for International Development/Office of Food for Peace (USAID/FFP) and currently implements multi-sectoral food security programmes in approximately 22 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America & the Caribbean. The total value of its food security portfolio has averaged over $200 million in recent years. Individual grants are typically $25 to $80 million in value over a period of 3 to 5 years, although one year emergency programmes are possible and some grants have exceeded $100 million.

WV is developing a grant application for a 5-year, multi-million Development Food Aid Programme (formerly Multi-Year Assistance Programme or “MYAP”) in Zimbabwe. The potential funding for such grants in-country is $30 million annually for five years. As such WV is soliciting applications from experienced candidates to serve as Chief of Party for this programme. The programme is likely to be focused on food security, health/nutrition, and market-based and micro-enterprise interventions in several provinces of Zimbabwe.

The Chief of Party (COP) will work with World Vision’s existing national office in Zimbabwe, but will be solely responsible for overall management of this particular 5-year Development Food Aid Programme. You will have principal responsibility for representing the programme within Zimbabwe to the United States Government (USG) and other stakeholders. You will also be responsible for the activities and all long-term and short-term personnel under this grant.

We are looking for a visionary leader who can combine strong business disciplines with inspirational leadership skills in line with our values and ethos. You will have a passionate desire to help others, especially children.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Direct and oversee the programme, ensuring that all programme strategic objectives are met through proper detailed component planning, staffing, and results-driven implementation.

• Establish leadership and personal credibility and implement and maintain clearly understood chain of authority and accountability.

• Responsible for ensuring that the programme is implemented according to its design, quality standards, and schedule.

• Coordinate with other WV and/or USAID-funded in-country programmes and partners to ensure enhanced integration and synergies.

• Organise and direct the work of programme staff and short-term advisors. Provide supervision, training and performance appraisals.

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Master’s degree in Agriculture, Health, Nutrition, Business, or another field directly related to the programme summary above preferred or Bachelor’s degree with commensurate work experience.

• A minimum of five years of overseas international management experience, preferably in administering USAID and/or Food for Peace programmes with Proven ability to manage technical assistance teams is necessary at least two years of experience overseeing USG food aid programmes (Title II or USDA).

• Knowledge of and familiarity with U.S. Government international assistance programme requirements, preferably USAID and/or other bilateral funding agencies is a must.

• Proven ability in the management of large integrated programmes in developing countries; familiarity with USG programmes, mastery of USAID regulations governing such programmes.

Will you use your experience in overseas international management to further “life in all its fullness” for children?

How to apply:

For specific details regarding the position, please refer to the full description and apply online by the closing date. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.