With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Here’s where you come in:
We are seeking to hire a Chief of Party for an anticipated five-year United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) McGovern-Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program (McGovern-Dole) in Mozambique. This activity is a 5-year program worth approximately USD $25 to $32 million. The project is expected to start in October 2025 and depends on funding and donor approval.
As the Chief of Party, you will lead overall vision, technical expertise and administrative leadership for the program and services as the project’s representative for USDA, the government of Mozambique and other key stakeholders. To accomplish this, you will lead a team of technical experts and support staff ensuring adherence to USDA regulations and World Vision policies.
*This will be a full-time position based in Maputo, Mozambique. Mozambique nationals that speak Portuguese are strongly encouraged to apply. Availability of the position is contingent upon successful award of the activity to World Vision.
Requirements include:
- Advanced degree in education, agriculture, nutrition, public health, business administration, development studies, international relations, or related field or equivalent qualifications in grant management and work history in developing countries
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in international development project management (USAID program management required)
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience managing and implementing large and complex international donor-funded programs
- Experience as a COP, Deputy COP, or Senior Project Manager
- Experience in school feeding, nutrition, and literacy programming
- Experience in leading and managing large grants in a complex/ fragile environment
- Fluency in English required. Fluency in Portuguese preferred.
- Ability to travel within Mozambique
How to apply
Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position and apply onlineby the application deadline of 27 APR 2025.
World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.
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Source: https://reliefweb.int/job/4147376/chief-party-mozambique-usda-mcgovern-dole