Exciting Career Opportunity with TechnoServe: Chief of Party – USDA Agricultural Development Program
Location:
Kenya Main Office – Nairobi, NA 00800, Kenya
+3 additional locations
Job Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Posting Date: 12 April 2025
About TechnoServe
TechnoServe is a nonprofit leader in harnessing the power of the private sector to help people lift themselves out of poverty. With over 50 years of experience across Africa, Latin America, and Asia, we work with enterprising individuals in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries. Our success lies in delivering market-based solutions, bolstered by strong local knowledge and rigorous analysis.
Our team is composed of 95% local staff, rooted in the communities we serve. We uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, collaboration, and accountability. Every program we lead is designed with long-term sustainability and measurable impact in mind.
As a long-standing partner of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), TechnoServe has successfully implemented 11 Food for Progress agreements, positively impacting over one million beneficiaries through sustainable agricultural and entrepreneurial development.
Now Hiring: Chief of Party – USDA Agricultural Development Program
We are currently seeking a highly skilled, visionary, and experienced Chief of Party (CoP) to lead an anticipated USDA Food for Progress Program spanning 3–5 years. This agricultural development initiative may be implemented in one of the following countries: Colombia, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, or Vietnam. The selected Chief of Party will be responsible for guiding the program’s overall strategy, execution, partnerships, and impact delivery.
Job Description: Chief of Party
Job Category: Programs
Requisition Number: CHIEF004913
Key Responsibilities
As the Chief of Party, you will:
- Provide strategic guidance, leadership, and oversight for all program activities.
- Lead the implementation of the entire program lifecycle—from initiation through closeout—ensuring the achievement of set goals, results, and sustainability benchmarks.
- Supervise and coordinate long- and short-term technical experts and consortium partner contributions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison between the project and the USDA, as well as other stakeholders, including government officials, private sector partners, NGOs, and community representatives.
- Ensure that all deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and meet the quality standards expected by the donor.
- Cultivate innovation in programming and foster operational efficiency across all components of the project.
- Represent the project nationally, regionally, and globally at conferences, workshops, and key stakeholder meetings.
- Coordinate gender-integrated approaches and ensure inclusivity in programming wherever feasible.
- Ensure compliance with all USDA and TechnoServe operational, financial, and ethical guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications
(Note: Qualifications are only listed where provided)
- A master’s degree (or equivalent) in business, international development, economics, public policy, education, agricultural economics, or other related field. A bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience will also be considered.
- A minimum of eight years of professional experience in international development, with increasing levels of responsibility.
- Proven ability to lead and manage diverse teams across multiple sectors and countries, ideally in roles such as Chief of Party, Program Director, or Team Leader.
- Experience implementing or managing USDA, USAID, or other bilateral donor-funded programs.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with private sector entities and promoting market-led development strategies.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with the ability to effectively engage public and private sector partners.
- Prior experience designing or executing gender-integrated programming is an added advantage.
- Fluency in English is required.
This role is contingent upon the award of funding and donor approval.
Why Join TechnoServe?
- Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to ending global poverty through sustainable business solutions.
- Lead a high-impact, globally recognized development program with opportunities to influence regional development policies and economic models.
- Collaborate with an international network of professionals dedicated to innovation, accountability, and social equity.
- Enjoy a supportive work environment that values professional development, cultural respect, and local leadership.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Safeguarding
TechnoServe is an equal opportunity employer that actively celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and program beneficiaries. We strongly oppose any form of discrimination based on gender, race, age, ethnicity, disability, or any other protected class.
As part of our safeguarding efforts, all final candidates are subjected to comprehensive reference and background checks. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for abuse, exploitation, or harassment in any form.
How to Apply
Are you passionate about driving transformational change in agricultural economies through strategic leadership and collaboration? We invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to lead one of TechnoServe’s flagship USDA Food for Progress Programs.
Apply Now through TechnoServe’s career portal to submit your application and join a global team dedicated to creating sustainable impact.
