Deputy Chief of Party (Tanzania Private Sector Strengthening Activity) Job at Abt Associates

Deputy Chief of Party (Tanzania Private Sector Strengthening Activity) Job at Abt Associates… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at Abt Associates.

Descriptions;

Responsibilities:

• Support the COP in overall technical management and oversight of the activity including supervision of technical leads. This includes working closely with the COP and technical leads to develop work plans and monitor activity timelines.
• Provide substantive involvement regarding the development of technical management and oversight for the accomplishment of the objectives of the activity including the supervision of project technical leads.
• Support reporting, update, and implementation of the technical strategies, identifying technical assistance needs, and mobilizing required technical resources and staff.
• Responsible for harmonizing the objectives of the activity specifically ensuring effective complementary and efficient implementation.
• Lead the development and timely production of quality deliverables to USAID, such as quarterly and annual reports, work plans, budgets, technical reports, and publications.
• The DCOP will work with technical leads, MEL and finance to meet these deliverables according to work plans and timelines.
• Assume primary responsibility for managing the work and monitoring the performance of international and local subcontractors, working with regional and technical staff to ensure that all activities and outputs are technically sound and appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, agribusiness, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience managing and implementing private-sector-oriented projects with a focus on agriculture/agribusiness, entrepreneurship, and/or youth development.
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in building, managing, and supervising a team including substantial experience managing development programs of similar size.
• Demonstrated experience building effective relationships with and capacity of private sector associations or organizations (such as producer, processor, and/or trade associations, input providers, and business service providers).
• Sub-Saharan Africa/East African work experience required; Tanzania experience preferred.
• Prior experience working with a USG activity of similar size and complexity, preferably for USAID, preferred.

How to Apply

Interested and suitable applicants should CLICK HERE to apply.

Application Deadline: 25th December 2021.