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Organization Overview

The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and
economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command
technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and
governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health
portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health
finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients
and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America,
and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.

Job Summary

The Deputy Chief of Party DCOP – Technical will provide strategic
leadership, management, and technical direction in horticulture market systems
strengthening and will support the project team, and counterparts in the
implementation of activities. The DCOP will provide managerial and technical
support to the Chief of Party COP, assisting in areas including work
planning, performance management, engagement with local counterparts, and
strategic communications. He/she will provide strategic leadership and
direction so that program components are results-oriented, deliverables are
high quality, and reporting is relevant and timely leading to the achievement
of program goals. The position is contingent upon contract award to Abt
Associates.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

Provides managerial and operational support to the COP, assisting in areas
including work planning, performance management, continuous learning, and
strategic communications. This includes working closely with Abt’s home
office, COP and project leads to develop work plans and monitor activity
timelines.
Provide substantive involvement regarding development of technical management
and oversight for the accomplishment of the objectives of the activity
including the supervision of project technical leads.
Support reporting, update and implementation of the technical strategies,
identifying technical assistance needs, and mobilizing required technical
resources and staff. Responsible for harmonizing the objectives of the
activity specifically ensuring effective complementary and efficient
implementation.
Leads and oversees all technical assistance, including those delivered by
subcontractors and grantees, across the Horticulture Activity’s priority
technical areas.
Contributes to the development of the Activity Monitoring, Evaluation and
Learning Plan AMELP
Supports a culture of learning and adaptive management by contributing to data
analysis and applying key learnings from knowledge generated to adapt program
activities as appropriate.
Together with the COP, serves as a senior manager to ensure activities are in
compliance with USAID rules and regulations and activities meet program
targets.
Supervises the technical team composed of market linkage, productivity,
technology commercialization, policy and enabling environment, and risk and
resilience specialists.
Works closely and maintain positive relationship with USAID officials,
implementing partners, regional organizations and other stakeholders in
support of activity goals.
Provides guidance and training to managers and staff to achieve activity
objectives and intermediate results.

Preferred Qualifications

13-15 years of relevant professional experience with a Masters Degree, or 8-10
years with a Doctorate in a related subject area such as public health,
economics, health finance, or something similar
Demonstrated technical expertise in advancing horticulture market systems
strengthening
At least 3 years of management experience over professional teams
Proven experience working in leadership roles on international development
projects funded by USAID
Advanced written and oral communications skills. Must be adept at writing and
editing quarterly and annual reports for donor, internal, and external program
stakeholders
Strong relationship management skills, with demonstrated experience
successfully managing relationships with donors and other internal and
external program stakeholders and partners
Demonstrated ability to implement successful performance management systems
Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to work with minimum of
direction and supervision
Strong management and planning skills of activity tasks and budgets
Demonstrated team building and team management leading to high quality work in
a timely, cost effective manner
Excellent writing skills required
Excellent organizational, interpersonal communication, and computer skills
Verbal and written fluency in English is required

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years of experience and a bachelor degree OR the equivalent combination
of education and experience

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed
to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive
salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly
encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for
an offer of employment.



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Closing Date 5th September, 2020.



Jobs in Dar es Salaam Tanzania Abt Associates Jobs in Dar es Salaam Deputy Chief Of Party, Technical Jobs in Dar es Salaam at Abt Associates Deputy Chief Of Party, Technical Employment opportunities Abt Associates


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