Deputy Program Director - Solutions for African Food
Enterprises (Safe) Program
General
Information:
TechnoServe Inc. is
an international nonprofit development organization founded in
1968.
TechnoServe is
seeking a Deputy Program Director (DPD) for a USAID-funded regional program,
Solutions for African Food Enterprises (SAFE).
This regional
program will be implemented across Kenya, Malawi and Zambia in partnership with
several of the world’s leading food companies.
SAFE aims to increase
the competitiveness of the African food processing sector and to expand
availability of nutritious foods.
SAFE will build on
the success of the existing African Alliance for Improved Food Processing
(AAIFP), a partnership currently being implemented by TechnoServe in Ethiopia,
Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia.
Position Description
Position Description
The DPD will work
closely with the Program Director providing regional management support and
will assume responsibility for implementation of all program activities at the
country level, including core activities to achieve the outputs of:
1 – Increased
knowledge and technology transfer to build the capacity of food processors
2 – Sustainable value
chain and sector linkages established
3 – Local environment
to sustain and scale processor growth and competitiveness
4 – Learning agenda
in place
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Advanced degree
in Business Administration, Project Management or Food Technology related
fields
- At least 5 years
relevant project management experience (e.g., within a multinational food
company, international development programs, USAID project management,
private sector agro-processing, or other related industry)
- Experience
managing complex, multi-disciplinary and challenging field operations in
developing countries and to deliver strong results within appropriate
timelines
- Experience
leading and managing multi-cultural teams, preferably with some experience
managing remotely.
- Demonstrated
successful experience mentoring and building staff capacity
- Experience in
food processing or commercial food industry and/or managing USAID projects
an added advantage
- Strong market
orientation, grasp of business concepts and proven management skills
- Innovative
thinker that can identify opportunities, develop appropriate solutions to
challenges and take action that is consistent with available facts and
probable consequences
- Verbal and
written fluency in English, ability to develop and present well-written,
cohesive analyses and reports
- Willingness to
be based in Nairobi, Kenya and travel internationally and to remote rural
locations
Apply
(by email only) to ke-recruit@tns.org
with position title place in the subject line.
Please
include
(1) cover letter
describing your interest,
(2) curriculum vitae,
(3) salary history,
and
(4) names and
telephone contacts of three referees.
Please include all
requirements in one document (PDF or Word).
Applications will be
treated confidentially.
Note that only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.
TechnoServe is an equal opportunity employer.
TechnoServe is an equal opportunity employer.
