Global Communities (formerly CHF International)
Chief of Party, Tanzania Horticulture
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Overview
Global Communities seeks a Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID-funded Horticulture Activity in Tanzania. This $25M-$49.9M five-year program will increase the commercialization, inclusiveness and competitiveness of horticultural market systems.
- Responsible for all aspects of the project including attainment of goals, reporting, supervision of staff, relationship with government of Tanzania.
- Lead the implementation of a commercialization strategy for Tanzania’s smallholder horticulture.
- Strengthen the capacity and support the leadership of local organizations to drive the growth of the horticulture sector.
- Generate innovative approaches, apply international best practice, and leverage investment through partnerships with the private sector, including banks, producers, processors, input suppliers and traders.
- Serve as the principal liaison with USAID, Government of Tanzania representatives and other key stakeholders in the sector.
- Education:
- At least five years of progressively responsible experience in managing donor-funded programs
- Senior leadership experience managing a USAID project of similar size and scope. USAID contract experience preferred.
- Experience in the private sector or working with the private sector in one of the following: commercial horticulture, agricultural commodity trade, marketing or finance. Horticulture preferred.
- Knowledgeable in the following areas as they relate to commercial horticulture: international best practices, market systems development, private sector capacity building/development
- Strong knowledge of local, East African and international markets.
- Regional experience required. Tanzania experience strongly preferred.
- Fluent English
