2012 Job opportunities in Kenya - Chief of Party



Chief of Party: Kenya Future Innovation Engine
Land O' Lakes Inc
Land O’Lakes International Development is seeking a Chief of Party to provide strategic vision, management and direction to an anticipated USAID-funded project aimed at alleviating poverty and increasing food security in Kenya through the advancement of agricultural innovations. S/He will contribute their knowledge and expertise in private sector venture capitalism to more effectively contribute to the sustained success of selected technology and/or innovative approaches to agricultural development.
Key responsibilities:
·        Champion a private-sector, venture-capital mindset and approach to all activities and products developed under the program;
·        Oversee the design and development of new potential grantees and ensure their purpose and product coincide with the broader objectives of the program and Feed the Future goals;
·        Work in close collaboration with USAID, local government officials, other stakeholders and Land O’Lakes headquarters to ensure the program satisfactorily meets its technical requirements, and complies with applicable USAID rules and regulations;
·        Supervise project’s in-country team, including all international and local technical assistance;
·        Oversee all financial reporting to relevant stakeholders including donor, beneficiaries and the headquarters team.
Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree business, finance or a related field required;
  • Minimum 10 years of professional experience working in emerging markets;
  • Minimum 7 years in in venture capitalism, finance or related field;
  • Previous experience in programs or initiatives that have engaged women in business initiatives and development activities preferred;
  • Fluent spoken and written English
  • Previous experience in East Africa or Kenya preferred.

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10 years experience enhancing donor-funded partner organizations’ capacities in strategic planning, financial, administrative, organizational and programming management. Skilled in donor partner organizational assessments and partner capacity building. A 10 years experience in managing development donor-funded projects in the thematic areas of poverty-reduction, governance and democracy, conflict transformation and integration of Gender, Justice and Peace issues into mainstream programs (HIV/AIDS, Agriculture, Water and Sanitation, Emergency)

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