IFDC Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party Jobs in Burundi

Agricultural Development Project, Burundi
 

Background: The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is non-profit, science-based organization working to alleviate global hunger and poverty by improving sustainable agricultural productivity. 

The organization was established in 1974 in response to the twin crises of food insecurity and rising energy prices. 

IFDC is governed by an international board of directors and supported by bilateral and multilaterial aid agencies, private enterprises and foundations and is headquartered in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, USA.

CoP/Team Leader and Deputy CoP 

(2 positions)

We urgently need to recruit both for the positions of Chief of Party (CoP)/Team Leader and his/her Deputy, for a Dutch Government supported Project in Burundi entitled “Project d’Appui a la Productivite Agricole du Burundi (PAPAB)”. 

 

PAPAB is a 4-year bottom up, integrated and participatory stakeholder approach project in close collaboration with the Burundian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MINAGRIE). 

The project is focused on bringing change towards increased sustainable food production through two pillars:
 

(i) improving the ongoing fertilizer subsidy Program by computerization of the registration and payment system, financial inclusion and involving farmers organizations and private sector at the bottom level for more effiecient supply of input and improved access to markets for small holder farmers, and 

ii) optimizing organic and inorganic fertilizer use by farmers through technical package and innovations and networking with orther organizations.
 

The CoP/Team Leader will be the over-all in-charge of Project management including sub-contracting, financial and human resource management. 

S/he must be a visionary, strategic thinker able to demostrate leadership qualities, sensitive to cultural diversity and an excellent communicator with extensive experience especially in the East African region managing complex teams implementing donor funded projects of over Euros 10m.

The Deputy CoP will have overall responsibility for the project’s component 2 with focus on improving soil fertlity management. S/he will assist and report to the CoP.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in agricultural development related subject with over 10 years international experience


• Fluency in French, Kirundi and Engilish pre-requisite, with preference for Burundi Nationals.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates should visit the jobs portal on our Website (ifdc.org/careers) for further details and apply online.

IFDC Kenya (ESAFD Headquarters)