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JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Chemonics is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party for the upcoming $25-50 million USAID Armenia Food Security activity. The Food Security activity will aim to increase domestic production of critical agricultural value chains to increase food security and reduce dependence on imports.

As a leadership team member, the Deputy Chief of Party will support the Chief of Party in overseeing the quality, cost-effectiveness, and timeliness of implementation to ensure that Armenia Food Security Activity meets its objectives and results. The Deputy Chief of Party oversees component leads and brings technical expertise in agriculture value chain development and food security. The Deputy Chief of Party also performs Chief of Party tasks as delegated. This position will be based in Yerevan, Armenia.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Support the Chief of Party in overseeing the quality, cost-effectiveness, technical direction, management oversight, and timelines implementation to ensure that the Food Security Activity meets its objectives and results;
- Provide technical input and oversight of all project focus areas as needed, specifically regarding Armenia’s ability to increase domestic production of critical agricultural value chains to increase food security and reduce dependence on imports;
- Promote team collaboration and identifies synchronization opportunities across technical and functional teams;
- Represent the Food Security Activity to key public and private sector stakeholders and beneficiaries and to USAID or other donors as delegated by the chief of party and supports overall client management in collaboration with the chief of party;
- Liaise with international partners, other donor projects, and other organizations to facilitate cooperation, collaboration, and partnerships;
- Lead the preparation of all required donor reports and deliverables, including monthly reports, annual work plans, and all periodic project progress reports;
- Contribute to efforts by reviewing and assessing work plan activities periodically with the leadership team to ensure progress and achievement of desired results and impact;
- Serve as acting Chief of Party when Chief of Party is on leave or away from the post;
- Perform Chief of Party tasks as delegated.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

- At least 8 years of experience designing and managing technical assistance activities focused on agriculture sector competitiveness development;
- Prior experience managing food security, agriculture, economic growth and trade, and/or disaster risk management projects in the South Caucasus;
- A track record of working collaboratively with host-country government and private sector entities;
- Strong analytical skills demonstrated leadership skills, and ability to take initiative;
- Experience and awareness of the Armenian and regional economic and political climate, development challenges, safety, and security needs;
- Excellent interpersonal, diplomacy, and leadership skills and demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor staff;
- Demonstrated strong English writing and oral presentation skills; Armenian language skills required;
- At least a Master's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Economics, or Security.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Please send your CV and cover letter with "Deputy Chief of Party_USAID Armenia Food Security (AFS)" in the subject line to: ****************@*********.*** no later than March 15th, 2024 (COB).  Chemonics will review applications on a rolling basis, and only finalists will be contacted. Please refrain from telephone inquiries, please.
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