Malawi: Deputy Chief of Party - Malawi

Deputy Chief of Party

Lilongwe, Malawi

Background:

Land O’Lakes International Development is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose vision is to be a global leader in transforming lives by engaging in agriculture and enterprise partnerships that replace poverty with prosperity, and dependency with self-reliance. We leverage Land O’Lakes, Inc.’s 34-year history engaging in international agriculture and economic development programs, implementing more than 280 programs in 80 countries since 1981.

Project Description:

Land O'Lakes International Development is seeking candidates for a DCOP position for a large, anticipated USAID agriculture development project in Malawi. The projected five-year contract contract will be designed to strengthen the competitiveness of the soy and groundnut value chains, improve the nutritional status of women and children, and build the capacity of Malawian agricultural small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The project will encourage value chain innovations that increase productivity and help farmers in Malawi’s south central region earn higher incomes.

Position Summary:

The DCOP will manage all aspects of financial management, human resources and administration of the project. This includes overseeing a large grant fund and assuring full compliance with USAID and Land O’Lakes administrative, financial, and procurement rules and regulations. The DCOP will 1) Ensure proper systems of control and coordination with field and HQ accounting staff; 2) Coordinate and contribute to the development of reports for the donor, the host country and/or Land O’Lakes; 3) Monitor budget, fund disbursal and financial records to ensure that project expenditures are in compliance with Land O’Lakes and USAID policies and regulations; 4) Ensure timely cash flow analyses and projections to be provided to the donor as necessary and for internal management purposes; and 5) Liaise with governmental agencies and USAID offices in Malawi to ensure visibility and representation of Land O’Lakes program activities. S/he will report to the Chief of Party and serve as Acting Chief of Party when required.

Qualifications:

· Proven ability to support large-scale ($25M+) agriculture development projects, particularly USAID contracts, involving multiple value chains across diverse geographic areas.

· Ability to develop budgets, recruit short- and long-term staff, support a large, diverse team in multiple field offices, and build the capacity of local staff to become leaders.

· Minimum 7 years' experience implementing and managing field-based agricultural projects, with a preference for those including significant nutrition, SME development and access to finance components.

· Advanced degree in Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience.

· Strong knowledge and experience working with USAID grant and sub-grant policies.

· Proven ability to support agricultural value-chain development activities with an engendered approach involving climate smart-agriculture solutions preferred.

· Minimum 5 years' regional experience, and minimum of 3 years’ experience in Malawi preferred.

· Fluency in English is required.

Local candidates are encouraged to apply.

Please note only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Land O'Lakes enforces a policy

of maintaining a drug-free workforce.

https://lol.avature.net/Careers/JobDetail/Malawi-DCOP-Malawi/887