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Chief of Party: ECODIT
Deadline: Rolling basis (until a successful candidate has been identified)
About
ECODIT is an international development firm working with governments, businesses, and local communities to advance environmentally- and socially-responsible development around the world. We provide technical assistance services ranging from quick-turnaround assessments and evaluations to design and implementation of long-term multi-million-dollar projects. Since its founding in 1993, ECODIT has provided professional services through more than 250 projects/contracts to diverse clients in more than 50+ countries. Building on our track record of success, we have continuously expanded the depth and breadth of our expertise in the water, energy, environment, and urban and local governance sectors. Please note that this position is contingent upon contract award.
Position summary
The Chief of Party (COP) will oversee all strategic, technical and operational aspects for the anticipated USAID Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) opportunity, provisionally entitled the Feed the Future Zimbabwe Forests for Resilience Ecosystems and Sustainable Trade Activity. The proposed project aims to improve the resilience of vulnerable and marginalized communities (particularly women and youth) through increased incomes and strengthened environmental stewardship from the commercialization of non-timber forest products in Zimbabwe. This will be done through the provision of technical assistance focused on three key areas: (1) Increased production and supply of non-timber forest products; (2) Increased investments in local, regional, and international marketers; (3) Improved natural resource management. The COP will act as the main point of contact between USAID, ECODIT and partner organizations, ensuring timely communications and collaborations on a range of highly complex deliverables, and ensuring timely and accurate submission of high-quality deliverables that respond to USAID’s priorities and expectations.
Duties
Assume overall technical, financial, and administrative leadership of the Activity, ensuring that all tasks are implemented effectively and that all deliverables are submitted on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable United States Government (USG) regulations and ECODIT policies; Identify and execute strategies to build viable relationships with key stakeholders, including USAID, the Government of Zimbabwe (GOZ), the private sector, civil society and other important actors; Address critical economic and developmental challenges related to the non-timber forest product sector and its value chains, as well as those in natural resource management; Work with partners and stakeholders to develop creative solutions to overcome constraints to the NTFP sector and strategies for how to increase NTFP production and strengthen NTFP value chains; Streamline investment, private sector engagement (PSE), and collaboration among private sector actors and investors to increase support of NTFPs in Zimbabwe; Provide technical and management leadership on improving NRM practices that promote biodiversity, support climate adaptation, and reduce human-wildlife conflicts; Liaise regularly with USAID to ensure the timely production and submission of high-quality deliverables, including regular project reports; Work with the ECODIT Home Office to coordinate technical and editorial review of project deliverables prior to submission to USAID; Supervise technical and administrative / finance personnel; Perform other tasks and duties as necessary for the success of the project.
Minimum qualifications
Demonstrated prior technical and management expertise leading and supervising integrated NTFP, small enterprise development, private sector programs along with community-based natural resource management, and community development programs; Demonstrated prior experience leading, and supervising teams for a complex donor-funded project (preferably USAID); Demonstrated prior experience in delegating authority to other team members to enhance performance; Demonstrated prior ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders in the area of democracy, natural resources management, governance, community development, policy-making, or private sector development; and A Master’s degree in a relevant field.
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