Organization: World Council of Credit Unions
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 05 Dec 2016
POSITION: CHIEF OF PARTY
LOCATION: HONDURAS
TYPE: EMPLOYEE, 5 YEAR PROJECT
Client: USDA
Project: FOOD FOR PROGRESS
ABOUT WORLD COUNCIL OF CREDIT UNIONS
World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) is the leading global trade association and development agency for financial inclusion. With funding from a wide range of multi-lateral, government and private partners, WOCCU promotes economic security, resilience and livelihoods strengthening through the sustainable development of local, well managed, savings led financial institutions. We reach the marginalized and traditionally unbanked populations and provide a range of affordable pro-poor financial products and services in more than 71 countries worldwide.
WOCCU seeks an experienced Chief of Party (COP) to manage an upcoming agricultural value chain project in Honduras. The primary function of the COP is to ensure the successful implementation and completion of all aspects of the USDA funded project. Working closely with a range of stakeholders, most prominently, financial institutions (mainly credit unions), government agencies, small holder farmers and service providers, the five-year project will address current constraints in selected agricultural value chains with special focus on access to capital and strengthening existing financial institutions serving farmers.
This position is contingent on project award.
Main Responsibilities:
· Provide overall technical and strategic guidance on project design, implementation, and monitoring & evaluation
· Maintain and cultivate professional relationships with key stakeholders including Honduran government and US government staff at USAID and USDA in Honduras
· Supervise field human resources and administrative systems and oversee personnel recruitment, training and supervision of program staff
· Ensure full compliance with WOCCU and USDA operational and financial policies, procedures and reporting requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will have:
· More than 10 years of experience managing international development programs
· Good knowledge of USG federal rules and regulations
· More than 8 years of experience in leadership roles working in agribusiness or rural finance; working with credit unions and/or financial cooperatives is strongly preferred
· Experience working in similar environments is required, but experience and knowledge of working in Honduras is preferred
· Degree in agribusiness, agricultural economics, finance or related field
· A demonstrated ability to manage a series of complex, new, and ongoing activities
· Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish is required
How to apply:
Qualified candidates may apply on-line: http://www.woccu.org/about/careers?code=international. Along with uploading your CV/resume, please include a cover letter and references that highlight your qualifications for this position.
