Overview

• ACDI/VOCA is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party for an anticipated livestock program in Nigeria funded by USAID.
• The Activity will explore practical, cost effective, and multi-stakeholder adaptation solutions to improve livelihoods of poor and vulnerable communities in target states.
• The Deputy Chief of Party will support the Chief of Party in providing leadership management and general technical direction to the Activity.
• The program is anticipated to start in late December 2022 and this position will be based in Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to activities that improve agricultural productivity, livelihoods agroecosystem resilience, livestock and nutrition using a market systems approach.
• In collaboration with Home Office Program Management Team, ensure overall management of ACDI/VOCA’s team and resources
• Design, test, and scale resilient market-led mechanisms to promote and deliver inputs and services to livestock producers
• Design embedded extension solutions to facilitate the transfer of improved livestock rearing practices to producers
• Develop interventions that address system constraints and identify leverage points for appropriate action, support, or investment
• Prepare and contribute to work plan, financial, logistical, and other documents
• Provide leadership to continually stay on top of evolving market trends, conducting targeted research on new/potential market channels and technologies, business models, and partnerships
• Identify risks related to the implementation of the program in a timely manner and suggest corrective measures
• Integrate adaptive management systems and a culture of collaborating, learning, and adapting that encourages the flow of information and reflection to maximize performance and continuous improvement across project teams and external partners
• Ensure compliance with program objectives and USAID rules and regulations
• Support the overall knowledge management process, contributing to quarterly reports and the M&E and learning processes
• Represent ACDI/VOCA at meetings, workshops, and other events
• Coordinate activities with government officials, other development partners, stakeholders, and institutions active in the target areas

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Livestock Management, Agriculture, Animal Sciences, or relevant field is required; Master's degree preferred
• 10 years of experience implementing agricultural value chain development activities in the Nigerian livestock sector
• Prior experience as a Deputy Chief of Party for USAID-funded activities strongly preferred
• Proven experience coordinating with other donors, government institutions, and private sector organizations, effectively interacting with municipal government counterparts and local organizations
• Strong writing and oral presentation skills
• Fluency in English (written and oral) required; Knowledge of regional languages is a plus.