Project: USAID-funded Feed the Future Commodity
Production Activity Project (FtF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Since 1963 and in 146
countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional
nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA
is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical
and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise
development, community development and food security in order to promote
broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has
approximately 60 projects in 30 countries and total revenues of $173 million.
ACDI / VOCA will implement an
anticipated large, multi-year USAID-funded project, the Feed the Future Uganda
Producer Organizations Activity Project. Together with local and international
partners and in support of USAID/Uganda’s Feed the Future (FtF) initiatives,
ACDI/ VOCA’s program will work to strengthen the governance, management,
service delivery and local level advocacy capacities of producer organizations
(POs) within the FtF zone of influence in order to;
1)
Increase
the involvement of POs in business-oriented activities along the value chains
2)
Improve
PO governance and management structures that efficiently and effectively
provide services responsive to the needs of their members
3)
Improve
the agricultural enabling environment at the local government level.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
- The
Operations Manager will lead quick startup of offices and local hiring
upon award. - Establish
administrative framework to monitor and assure progress toward the
achievements of the goals and objectives of the project, ensuring cost and
quality control of all tasks and assignments. - Mentor
and supervise Staff and facilitate communication between staff and the
COP. - Work
closely with the COP, monitor and manage the overall daily, monthly,
quarterly, and annual activities related to financial, HR, and managerial
operations in all project offices to ensure timely achievement of project
objectives and overall project compliance with the policies and
regulations of USAID, ACDI/VOCA, and local authorities. - Ensure
appropriate policies and procedures are in place and understandable by
staff. - Specific
to grants management, assist with oversight of activities of ACDI/VOCA
sub-recipients and ensure proper coordination and timely implementation of
grantee activities. - Represent
ACDI/ VOCA at meetings, workshops, and other events as required.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
- The
Operations Manager should hold an advanced graduate degree in Business
Administration, Business Management or related field preferred. - At
least three years’ experience in project operations and financial
management with an international development organization, bilateral or
multilateral development institution required. - Three
years’ experience in USAID rules and regulations with a demonstrated
capacity to manage grants and ensure compliance with regulations required.
- Proven
ability to effectively supervise and lead teams and monitor staff performance.
- Strong
computer skills required. - Must
be confident in Microsoft Office applications; database and QuickBooks
experience preferred.
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates should send their updated resumes to AVUganda@joinav.org.
Please write the position for which you are applying, in the email subject
line. Resumes should list long-term employment history and any relevant
short-term consulting work.
NB: While we thank all applicants for their
interest, only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
Deadline: 19th June,
2015
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