Project Summary:

Land O’Lakes Venture37 is preparing for a USAID-funded Feed the Future opportunity in Madagascar. It is anticipated that this activity will focus on building resilient and diversified food systems, using a market-led agricultural growth approach.

Position Summary:

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will support the COP by providing day-to-day guidance on project management and technical activities. S/he will work closely with the COP and other team members in designing, implementing, and monitoring project interventions to achieve the objectives and deliverables required under this activity. S/he will work with staff, home office and USAID to adjust programmatic approach, staffing and resources as required based on continuous monitoring of project activities.

The position will be located in a ‘to be determined’ region of Madagascar.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist the COP in developing and executing project workplans and overseeing and implementing project activities.
• Provide leadership, management and direction to field-level activities.
• Collaborate with the COP to coordinate activities with the Government of Madagascar, USAID, the private sector, and implementing partners.
• Lead and oversee technical team and components and ensure activities align with the workplan.
• Adapt project implementation and activities to achieve objectives and targets as needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for technical activities to implementing partners.
• Ensure gender equality and socially inclusive approaches are integrated into programming and effectively implemented; regularly identify learnings, refining the design as needed to improve social inclusion across project activities.
• Serve as Acting Chief of Party when required.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree (e.g. BA/BS) in agribusiness, international development, economics, horticulture, business management or other relevant field.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience implementing agriculture value chain development projects in Madagascar.
• Practical technical experience in agribusiness, private sector engagement, marketing, and/or enterprise development.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining trust and engagement with the private sector.
• Proven capacity to collaborate across projects, be flexible, and creative and successfully lead an intercultural team.
• Ability to communicate effectively, instilling trust and confidence.
• Excellent interpersonal and written and oral presentation skills.
• English and French oral and written fluency.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• An advanced degree (e.g. Master’s) in agribusiness, international development, economics, business management or other relevant field.
• Five (5) years of experience in a supervisory role with projects of similar size and complexity.

The position described above is contingent upon activity award.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted.

Land O’Lakes never requests money or payment from candidates for any position type. Please report any such requests to Land O’Lakes.

Land O’Lakes Venture37 is an equal opportunity employer and an organization striving to help global communities thrive through agriculture. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Our culture values a diversity of voices. So bring us your unique experiences, your workstyle, and your dreams — they’ll only make us stronger.

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How to Apply:

Please apply on Land O’Lakes Venture37’s website.