Chief of Party, Food for Progress Initiative

IESC Non-US international; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization is seeking a Chief of Party to oversee a USDA-funded project in agricultural development. This role requires at least 8 years of experience in international development, especially in agriculture, along with strong leadership and project management skills. The Chief of Party will coordinate with various stakeholders, ensure project quality and deliverables, and travel to project sites. This position is ideal for a candidate passionate about fostering economic growth through agriculture.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in trade-focused public policy, international agriculture or commerce required.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in international development focused on agriculture.
• Experience managing bilateral-funded projects over $10 million.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, management, and oversight for project activities.
• Serve as liaison to stakeholders including USDA and host governments.
• Supervise technical, operational, and financial aspects of the project.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Team management

Diplomatic skills

Education

Graduate degree in trade-focused public policy, international agriculture, or commerce

Job description

A leading nonprofit organization is seeking a Chief of Party to oversee a USDA-funded project in agricultural development. This role requires at least 8 years of experience in international development, especially in agriculture, along with strong leadership and project management skills. The Chief of Party will coordinate with various stakeholders, ensure project quality and deliverables, and travel to project sites. This position is ideal for a candidate passionate about fostering economic growth through agriculture.