Uganda: Deputy Chief of Party

EDC’s International Development Division (IDD) focuses on three major areas: literacy and basic education, youth livelihoods and workforce development, and health. Another key strand of EDC’s international work focuses on helping countries expand economic opportunity and build civic society.

EDC works with governments, agencies, and other partners in 35 countries to develop programs that are respectful of cultural traditions and beliefs. The international division comprises six regional centers coordinating EDC’s work in West and Central Africa, East and Southern Africa, North Africa and the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and South and Southeast Asia.

EDC is preparing for a Youth Leadership for Agriculture Activity is to increase economic opportunities for hundreds of thousands of Ugandan female and male youth ages 10 to 35 in agriculture-related fields in order to increase incomes and build entrepreneurship, leadership, and workforce readiness. The capacity of selected workforce institutions and value chain actors will be strengthened to ensure sustainability of youth outcomes.

Deputy Chief of Party: The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will work closely with the Chief of Party to manage the day-to-day operations of the activity. The DCOP will provide technical and managerial leadership and will focus on building partnerships with key stakeholders. In the absence of the COP, the DCOP will assume full responsibility for the Activity. The DCOP must have the following minimum requirements for this position:

· Minimum of 8 years of experience in international development, preferably in agriculture, private enterprise development, or youth development.

· Excellent track record of achieving results in similar activities, demonstrated high level leadership, interpersonal, technical, analytical, and skills.

· Minimum of a Master’s degree in agricultural economics, economics, business, international development, public policy, education, or other relevant field. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 12 years of experience may be substituted for a Master’s degree.

· Must be professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken English.

To Apply: Interested applicants may send resumes to IDDJobs@edc.org. Please list the position and region to which you are applying in the subject line of the email.