Democratic Republic of the Congo: Deputy Chief of Party, Democratic Republic of Congo

RTI is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Deputy Chief of Party position on an anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future Democratic Republic of Congo Kivu Value Chain Activity. The goal of the activity is to increase household incomes and access to nutrient rich crops by linking small holder farmers to strengthened and inclusive value chains and supportive market services. USAID anticipates a five year period of performance with a total estimated cost range of $22-24 million. The DCOP will be responsible for supporting the Chief of Party in all technical, operational and management aspects of the project, serving as second in command in the Chief of Party absence. This position will be located in Bukavu, South Kivu, DRC.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Chief of Party to manage technical and administrative personnel and subcontractors in the implementation of a large, complex activity to build capacity of actors in targeted value chains. • Serve as Acting Chief of Party during any absence of the Chief of Party. • Serve as RTI’s alternate liaison to USAID, government counterparts, private partnerships, local organizations, and program partners when COP is unavailable. Ensures a high level of communication and close working relationships with USAID. • Assist the Chief of Party to ensure timely project implementation and technical reliability, monitor project activities, and ensure quality. • Provide technical and/or operational guidance and serve as a subject matter expert in assigned area or responsibility • Coordinate the development, implementation and reporting on detailed management plans that may include implementation plans, deliverable tracking, etc., in assigned area of responsibility.
• Track and report quarterly on programmatic achievements as required for project deliverable reporting. Produces technical and/or operational reports and updates for deliverable reporting and project success stories. • Ensure effective coordination and synergies between policy –level, market level, and community based activities, while managing heavy procurements, deliveries and other related logistical actions. • May coordinate and oversee the operation of other project offices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, economics, business, agricultural or rural development and at least 7 years of demonstrated management experience in managing value chain or agri-business projects. Master’s degree preferred. • Experience in economic growth, trade, or value chain development, competitiveness, or agricultural development programs is required. • Knowledgeable and experienced with international development contracting policies and procedures, specifically USAID. • Familiarity with international development systems, policies, finances and management in developing countries. • Ability to build consensus and demonstrated ability to recruit and develop high performing teams; demonstrated ability to manage international and national staff. • Experience and demonstrated capacity to build and sustain partnerships to achieve development results. • Excellent oral and written skills in English and French. • Demonstrated ability to be collaborative across projects, flexible and creative. • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

To Respond: Individuals are invited to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with current contact information and details (including achievements) of relevant experience to www.rti.org/job17636.