Chief of Party, McGovern-Dole Education and Child Nutrition Program
At Feed The Children, we are on a mission to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry. As a leading non-profit organization, we are dedicated to tackling childhood hunger head-on, serving the world’s most vulnerable children in impoverished communities across eight countries on three continents.
Over the coming years, we have set ambitious goals to address this crisis, understanding that childhood hunger is a multifaceted challenge. Success in our programs, both in the U.S. and globally, hinges on our ability to adapt to the unique cultural and community nuances of the regions we serve. By acknowledging and respecting these contexts, we aim to create solutions that are effective and sustainable, ensuring maximum impact.
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Job Summary
This senior leadership position will provide overall strategic direction in the design, management, implementation, and overall quality assurance of an anticipated Education and Child Nutrition Program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The COP will collaborate closely with relevant government ministries and other critical partners to provide high-level support for effective cooperation at the national and local levels. The COP will oversee a team of technical experts and support staff, prepare reports and annual operating plans, align project initiatives with in-country priorities, and ensure the program complies with the DONOR and FEED the Children’s regulations. The COP is ultimately accountable for quality and timely program implementation based on an effective and adaptive management approach and constructive relationships with various stakeholders and consortium members. The position will be based in Lilongwe, Malawi, and involve extensive travel to project locations.
This position is contingent upon donor approval and project award.
Primary Role and Responsibilities
Qualifications and Experience
Interested applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to feedinternationaljobs@feedthechildren.org clearly indicating the subject title as Chief of Party by 30 April 2024.
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