POSITION TITLE: Chief of Party (COP)
LOCATION: Antananarivo, Madagascar
GROUP: Agriculture, Resilience, and Water
REPORTS TO: Director, Agriculture, Resilience and Water
Winrock International (Winrock) is a leading non-profit organization that works around the world to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment. Winrock strengthens the capacity of women, children, youth, civil society organizations, and businesses to actively participate in sustainable development and to positively impact society.
The Agriculture, Resilience and Water (ARW) group partners with rural communities, businesses, and local leaders to develop market-oriented, climate-smart solutions at scale that increase food production and profitability, expand market access, secure natural resources, and build resilient livelihoods. Using a systems lens, we apply local and global expertise to advance inclusive, equitable, and sustainable economic growth for all, especially the historically marginalized.
Winrock is seeking a Chief of Party to lead a dynamic team in implementing an anticipated $10-18M USDA-funded project to assist farmers, firms, and the public sector to build a more resilient and socially inclusive agri-food system in Madagascar by increasing market access and scaling the adoption of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices and technologies in select value chains.
The position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.
DESCRIPTION OF ROLE:
The Chief of Party will be responsible for overall project management, administration, and implementation of the project. They will maintain systems for project operations; ensure that all award deadlines are met, and targets are achieved; oversee project staff; and coordinate and maintain working relationships with project stakeholders, including government ministries, private sector firms and industry groups, subgrantees and/or subcontractors, other development projects, short-term technical assistance providers, and local institutions. They will lead collaborative initiatives to ensure all approaches are sustainable, inclusive, cross-sectoral, and evidence-based.
Essential Responsibilities:
Coordination
Technical
Administration and Leadership
QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:
Education: Academic degree in international development, business, finance, management, or other relevant fields. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience:
Skills/Knowledge:
Other: Fluency in English and French is required. Proficiency in Malagasy, and professional experience in Madagascar, are highly desired.
Diversity
Guided by our belief that organizations do their best work when individuals with different backgrounds and perspectives are fully engaged, Winrock International is dedicated to building an inclusive workplace that respects the dignity of each individual. We are committed to fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and believe that a diverse workforce broadens our understanding of the communities we serve and enhances and enriches our work.
Winrock International is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and we comply fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce through our recruitment and employment practices.
At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity and transformation.