Chief of Party, USDA McGovern-Dole

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 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!Key Responsibilities:JOB PURPOSEAbout World VisionWorld Vision is one of the largest international non-governmental organizations in the world and currently implements multi-sectoral food security programs in countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. World Vision is seeking to hire a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated five-year United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) McGovern-Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program (McGovern-Dole) in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America or Asia.Job SummaryThis activity is a 5-year program worth approximately USD $25 to $32 million. The project is expected to start in October 2026 and this position is contingent upon funding and donor approval. The COP will lead overall vision, technical expertise and administrative leadership for the program and services as the project’s representative for USDA, the government of the country of implementation and other key stakeholders. To accomplish this, the COP will lead a team of technical experts and support staff ensuring adherence to USDA regulations and World Vision policies.KEY RESPONSIBILITES25% Oversee the technical aspects of the project, including planning, implementation, project results, and deliverables, in accordance with the project work plan. Ensure clarity regarding plans and priorities, and foster effective collaboration across the project team, which comprises staff from partner organizations.End ResultsTimely, efficient program implementation35% Build and maintain productive working relationships with USDA, project partners, and key stakeholders while ensuring compliance with USDA requirements, U.S. government regulations, and World Vision’s policies and procedures. Serve as the primary liaison among all project stakeholders.End ResultsEffective working relationships with engaged stakeholders20% Manage the project’s operational, financial, and administrative priorities; direct the planning and budgeting processes; design and oversee an annual project. Facilitate the preparation of project deliverables, including annual work-plans, quarterly and annual reports, final project report, project activity updates, and other project-related communication and reporting materials in accordance with USDA deadlines and guidelines.End ResultsBudget within spending limits and at projected spending levels. Program activities compliant with donor requirements. Accurate, comprehensive reports submitted to donor.15% Supervise a team of technical staff and ensure clear roles, responsibilities, and lines of communication are maintained among the team members. Provide guidance and mentoring to managers and staff to achieve project goals and develop national leadership capacity. Create and maintain proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for sharing ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to deficiencies.End ResultsEmpowered, engaged staff5% Represent the project at high-level meetings, conferences, and other fora. Champion how the project supports USDA’s Learning Agenda and contributes to thought leadership of the education sector.End ResultsWorld Vision is known to the donor and other stakeholders as a major actor in McGovern-DoleKNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCERequired Education, training, license, registration, and/or CertificationMinimum of 10 years of professional experience managing and implementing large and complex international donor-funded programsExperience as a COP, Deputy COP, or Senior Project ManagerExperience in school feeding, nutrition, and literacy programmingExperience in leading and managing large grants in a complex/ fragile environmentProven ability to communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teamsHigh level of interpersonal, technical, and analytical skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaborate with a broad range of public and private sector counterparts and other key stakeholdersFamiliarity with and commitment to addressing gender equality in programming, Do No Harm Principles and adaptive management and learningRequired Professional ExperienceAdvanced 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 countriesMinimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in international development project management (USAID program management required)COP, Deputy COP, or Senior Project Manager experience.Work experience in South America as strongly encouraged.Required Language(s)Fluency in oral and written English is requiredFluency in Spanish is requiredRequired travel and/or work environment accommodationsAbility to travel within the country of implementation.Position’s physical requirementsAbility to sit for prolonged periods and use standard office equipment like computers and phones.Strong speaking and hearing ability for high-level meetings and liaison with government officials and stakeholders.Note: The project is expected to start in October 2026 and this position and location are contingent upon funding and donor approval.Open to locations where WV is registered to operateApplication deadline: 31th May 2026Applicant Types Accepted:Local and International Applicants (IA's) Accepted #J-18808-Ljbffr