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CNFA Deputy Chief of Party- Youth and Agriculture
Position Title:Deputy Chief of Party
Duty Station: Kampala
Organization:CNFA
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Application Deadline:January 23rd 5pm ET.
Background Information:
CNFA is a not-for-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., dedicated
to stimulating economic growth in the agricultural sector by nurturing
entrepreneurship, private enterprise and market linkages. CNFA specializes in
fostering private sector investments in training, new technologies and
marketing as a means to increase the overall competitiveness of agricultural
value chains, to expand exports, and to develop skills in the rural workforce.
CNFA assists smallholders in increasing household-level food security and
nutrition through improved agricultural practices, introduction of new
varieties, diversification of crop production, food preservation and storage,
development of farmer-based organizations (FBOs) and strengthened linkages to
markets.
Project Description:
Uganda has two untapped assets that could spur broad-based economic growth:
its agricultural potential and its large youth population. Uganda, however,
faces daunting challenges with a growing "youth bulge" triggered by
the world’s fourth fastest population growth rate of 3.23%. With almost 50
percent of the population under age 14, Uganda is the world’s second-youngest
country. The “Youth Leadership for Agriculture in Uganda,” a USAID funded
project, purpose 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 their 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.
Position Summary:
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in international development, preferably
in agriculture, private enterprise development, or youth development and 5
years of work experience as Deputy Chief of Party, Senior Program Manager or an
equivalent position managing large (at least $5 million per year). Direct
experience working in Uganda is preferable.
• 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.
• Experience working with USAID and international donors and familiarity
with U.S. Government international assistance programs;
• Must be professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken
English.
Women and Ugandans are strongly encouraged to apply!
Mode of application:
Qualified candidates should submit their CV and Cover Letter to
jobs@cnfa.org
with the subject line: “Deputy Chief
of Party – Uganda” by January 23rd 5pm ET.
