Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of TechnoServe’s work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of business and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty.
The low-income communities in which we work are full of enterprising people. Their small-scale farms and businesses are the keys to economic development. But they face many challenges: low literacy, lack of access to jobs and markets, unpredictable political dynamics and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. For many women and young people, the challenges are even more daunting. Working with TechnoServe staff, people around the world are lifting themselves out of poverty. The results are amazing...when incomes increase and living conditions for families get better, they are able to access health care and education previously out of reach. Communities and even whole countries are better off.
TechnoServe works with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and a range of other public and private donors that share our mission to alleviate poverty in the developing world. As a trusted partner, TechnoServe has implemented several agreements with USAID, including country-specific, regional and global projects.
TechnoServe is anticipating a five-year, USAID-funded Feed the Future Scaling Inclusive Food Systems activity focused on agricultural growth, catalyzing investments in the agricultural market, building resilience through economic growth opportunities, and improving nutrition.
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Chief of Party to lead the five-year initiative.
- Lead overall implementation and management of the program, from inception to close-out, ensuring that the program achieves established goals, objectives and targets.
- Provide strategic guidance, leadership, management and general technical oversight of the program.
- Continuously develop operational efficiencies and drive innovations in delivery.
- Oversee development and submission of project deliverables on time and within budget.
- Recruit, lead, manage, and supervise delivery teams comprising long- and short-term team members and consortium partners.
- Serve as the primary liaison with USAID; Kenya Government entities; and all counterparts, implementing partners, and stakeholders involved with the program.
- Act as a spokesperson for the program and present its work regionally/globally.
- A master’s degree or equivalent in business, international development, economics, public policy, education, agricultural economics, or other relevant field with 10+ years of experience (or a bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience).
- At least eight years of relevant professional experience in international development.
- Experience leading and managing large teams with a high level of leadership, interpersonal, technical, and analytical experience, as Team Leader, Chief of Party, or other Program Director level role.
- Experience in private sector development.
- Experience leading USAID or other bilateral-funded projects.
- Prior private sector experience in the food and agricultural sector preferred.
- Experience working in Kenya, or the East Africa region is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a broad range of public and private sector counterparts and other key stakeholders.
- Experience successfully implementing gender-integrated programs is a plus.
- Fluency in English.
