Chief of Party - Uganda
Deloitte Consulting’s Emerging Markets practice has worked with governments and donor agencies to build the institutions, legal framework, and policies required for effective economic governance and private sector growth since 1988. Deloitte has had a strong presence in Sub-Saharan Africa in recent years, engaging in over 70 projects in the region on issues that range from agriculture to capacity-building to health issues.
General Summary
Deloitte is currently looking for a CoP for an anticipated USAID agriculture/food security project in Uganda. The Program will target rural smallholder farmers to expand access to agricultural inputs and improve agricultural production and market linkages. Candidates should be senior level executives with a proven history in managing agriculture/food security programs in countries with cultural and economic situations similar to Uganda.
The CoP will provide overall strategic, managerial and technical direction for the project to help ensure its success, identify issues and risks, and suggest program adjustments during implementation in a timely manner. The CoP will be responsible for the entire program and its results, and will be required to work with various stakeholders, including high level government and USAID officials.
Qualifications
Required:
Advanced degree in rural development, agriculture, economics, business or relevant field
Minimum 5 years of experience managing large, multi-year USAID funded projectAt least 10 years of relevant food security/value chain experience (staple crops/coffee preferred)Demonstrated experience in public and private sector alliance development and managementExtensive experience working with private sector agribusiness and/or donor-funded projectsIn-depth knowledge of USAID programmatic, compliance and reporting requirementsSuperior written and verbal communication skills in English, abilities in Ugandan languages preferredPreferred:
Previous experience working in Uganda and/or Eastern Africa strongly preferred.
How To Apply:
Qualified candidates please submit your CV with a cover letter to . Deloitte is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We appreciate all responses, but due to expected high volumes, we will only contact those applicants whose qualifications best match the position requirements.
This position is offered subject to award and funding.
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