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Mercy Corps3 weeks ago

CHIEF OF PARTY, FOOD FOR EDUCATION

On-site · Monrovia, Montserrado County, Liberia

Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Large

Job Summary

Lead a USD 10-35 million USDA McGovern-Dole FFE program in Liberia as Chief of Party, providing overall strategy, program management, partnerships, team leadership, finance and compliance, safeguarding, and external representation; requires 10+ years senior leadership, university degree, experience in school meals, nutrition, food security, and USDA program management; based in Monrovia with up to 40% travel.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 years’ of senior leadership experience on projects of similar scope and scale
  • University degree in a relevant discipline (education, public health, etc.)
  • Technical experience and understanding of school meals programming, education, child nutrition, and food security. Experience in the management of USDA school feeding programs is preferred.
  • Experience working on programs pertaining to commodities management, proven track record working with a range of government and community actors and managing teams in multiple offices and locations.
  • Effective personnel management, coordination, and decision-making skills, with proven ability to be accountable for all components of the program.
  • Strong understanding of US government compliance issues.
  • Internationally recognized qualification in project or program management or a commitment to obtain the qualification in the early months of work.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
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