Action Against Hunger saves lives while building long-term strategies for self-sufficiency.
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Action Against Hunger seeks a dynamic Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the upcoming five-year, USAID-funded Feed the Future Global DASHED Activity. This initiative aims to enhance access to safe and nutritious foods by improving business and technical practices related to food processing, strengthening market linkages, and facilitating knowledge sharing. The position will be based in Washington, D.C., with significant travel to project sites across multiple countries. The project is anticipated to start in 2025.
Purpose:
The DCOP supports the Chief of Party (COP) in leading the project, focusing on the strategic vision, high-quality delivery, and compliance with USAID guidelines and Action Against Hunger’s operational policies. This role is crucial in managing the project’s day-to-day operations and tactical direction.
Engagement:
As a key figure in stakeholder interactions, the DCOP ensures robust collaboration and effective relationship management with a spectrum of partners including government, private sector, and community organizations. This role is essential in aligning project components and diverse stakeholders towards shared objectives.
Delivery:
The DCOP is responsible for overseeing the technical and operational aspects of the project, ensuring all deliverables meet Action Against Hunger’s quality standards and are achieved on time and within budget. This includes fostering innovation and driving the project toward impactful and sustainable outcomes.
Essential Job Duties
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provide leadership and direction to technical and administrative staff, fostering an environment that encourages strategic and operational excellence.
Fiscal Responsibility
Assist the COP in overseeing the project’s financial management, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and effective resource utilization.
Required Qualifications
Advanced degree in agriculture, business administration, economics, nutrition or a related, coupled with a minimum of eight years of progressive leadership experience in international development, particularly in food security and nutrition programming.
Required Skills & Experience
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