Chief of Party, Food for Peace – Development Leader

Global Communities, Inc; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Communities is seeking a Chief of Party for a multi-year USDA Food for Peace Non-Emergency program, with two openings in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and Guatemala City, Guatemala. The COP will set vision, strategy, and lead technical and operational delivery, including coordination with USDA and country stakeholders.

Travel to project locations is frequent and start is anticipated in early 2027. Qualifications include a Master’s or Bachelor’s with extensive international development

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a discipline related to agriculture, agri-business, economics, international development or similar with 10+ years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience in managing multi-sectoral projects.
• At least 5 years in a Chief of Party or senior management role leading large donor programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide program leadership, direction, and supervision, including staff, consultants, and partners.
• Oversee technical interventions to achieve on-time, on-target outcomes.
• Serve as primary project liaison with USDA and government counterparts.
• Lead work plan, budget, and implementation reviews for cost-effective delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Global Communities policies, USDA rules, and local laws.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Monitoring & evaluation

English & Spanish proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in agriculture / international development

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Global Communities is seeking a Chief of Party for a multi-year USDA Food for Peace Non-Emergency program, with two openings in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and Guatemala City, Guatemala. The COP will set vision, strategy, and lead technical and operational delivery, including coordination with USDA and country stakeholders.

Travel to project locations is frequent and start is anticipated in early 2027. Qualifications include a Master’s or Bachelor’s with extensive international development