Chemonics seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated 5-year, $65M, USAID/Uganda Feed the Future/Water and Food Systems for Resilient Communities Activity. The anticipated purpose of this Activity is to inclusively and equitably improve food and water security by empowering individuals and communities to mitigate and adapt to shocks and stressors in order to improve livelihoods, maintain nutrition and health wellbeing, address drivers of conflict, and reduce reliance on humanitarian assistance.
The geographical focus is the Kyoga Basins. The Activity aims to strengthen food and water systems to achieve the following development objectives: 1) Improve water supply and integrated water resource management (IWRM) for domestic and productive use; 2) Increase equitable access to water, sanitation, and hygiene services for households and schools; 3) Expand agriculture production, productivity, and profitability in an equitable manner; 4) Strengthen inclusive water, food, and other market systems; 5) Increase consumption of nutritious foods among women, youth, and children; 6) Improve access to financial services; and 7) Improve youth and women’s empowerment.
The COP will be accountable to USAID and Chemonics to formulate and provide strategic guidance and supervise all oversight and implementation of the anticipated activity, ensuring the highest possible standard of technical quality. The position is expected to be based full-time in Uganda and is contingent upon contract award.
Chemonics International Inc. is a US-based international development consulting company that operates in over 80 countries and is dedicated to helping people live healthier, more productive, and more independent lives. This requisition is for an anticipated USAID funded project in Uganda. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
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Please apply by using this link. Applications must be submitted by COB Eastern Time (ET) on February 28, 2023. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Chemonics will contact finalists.
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