NCBA CLUSA's International Program is the oldest national cooperative development and membership organization in the United States, with close to 60 years of international experience developing agriculture and agribusiness, facilitating linkages for producers to markets, enhancing governance and strengthening farmer-owned enterprises in over 84 countries worldwide. NCBA CLUSA has worked in Africa continuously since 1977, managing programs that focus on increasing smallholder farmers’ food security and income through improved farmer organization, agricultural productivity, business services, finance, market access, youth empowerment and the nutrition and health of vulnerable populations.

Duties and Responsibilities

NCBA CLUSA has an immediate need for a Program Manager to support our projects in Mozambique. The Program Manager will be responsible for all home office management and support activities required for successful implementation of all projects based in Mozambique. The Program Manager is responsible for reviewing programmatic and financial documentation submitted from project staff, responding to requests from projects and/or donors, reviewing, analyzing and maintaining current data and documentation for the projects. The Program Manager will participate in new business development opportunities with assigned country.

Skills and Experience

Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree with 4 to 6 years demonstrated professional experience in development consulting and project implementation with donor-funded programs or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong budgeting and financial reporting skills.  Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of USAID rules and regulations.
• International experience with effective cross-cultural communication skills.
• Demonstrated maturity and comfortable with a client-centered office.
• Must be creative and have the ability to suggest innovative yet practical solutions to new challenges.
• Strong interpersonal, public speaking and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010.
• Ability to create and work within a team environment.
• Verbal and written fluency in English and Portuguese.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a resume or CV and cover letter to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the subject line “Program Manager”. No phone calls, please. NCBA CLUSA has a comprehensive benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience.

NCBA CLUSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NCBA CLUSA's International Program is the oldest national cooperative development and membership organization in the US, founded in 1916, with close to 60 years of international experience developing agriculture and agribusiness, facilitating linkages for producers to markets, enhancing governance and strengthening farmer-owned enterprises in over 84 countries worldwide. NCBA CLUSA has worked in Africa continuously since 1977, managing programs that focus on increasing smallholder farmers’ food security and income through improved farmer organization, agricultural productivity, business services, finance, market access; youth empowerment; and the nutrition and health of vulnerable populations.

NCBA CLUSA Is now recruiting a Value Chain Advisor for a potential resilience and economic growth project in Burkina Faso and Niger that will increase the incomes of vulnerable households through the transformation of selected, high-potential value chains. Please note, that this is a potential project and that no guaranteed position exists at this time.

Local applicants are encouraged to apply.

General Scope The Value Chain Advisor will be the principal technical advisor for overall management and implementation of the value chain (small ruminants, cow peas, and poultry) activities of the potential project. The key responsibilities of the Value Chain Advisor are to support and strengthen value chain analysis and strategy development, facilitation of vertical and horizontal linkages along the value chains, and building the capacity of value chain participants and relevant technical project staff. The Value Chain Advisor will utilize USAID’s value chain and facilitation approach to ensure project reaches women and vulnerable households. This position will be based in Niger with frequent travel to Burkina Faso.

REPORTS TO: The Value Chain Advisor reports to the Chief of Party

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as principal technical advisor and lead design and implementation of program activities related to value chain interventions focusing on small ruminants, cow peas, and poultry;
• Manage a team of specialists in agriculture and livestock production, as well as financial and business development services;
• Lead and implement strategies to strengthen vertical and horizontal value chain linkages and input supply and other supporting services to improve smallholder and agro-pastoralist access to markets;

• Make recommendations and consider innovative approaches, as appropriate, and determine how they may be implemented and their impact assessed with emphasis on increasing innovation and private-sector investment in targeted value chains to increase incomes and build resiliency of vulnerable households;
• Facilitate on-going oversight and monitoring of implementation;
• Ensure gender integration in all aspect of programming;

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree strongly preferred in agriculture, economics, livestock, entrepreneurship, business administration, international development or other related field of study;

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant international/regional work experience (with Master’s degree) or minimum 17 years (with Bachelor’s) in economic growth, trade, value chain competitiveness, livestock, agricultural development, and/or food security programming. Preference will be given to candidates with considerable experience in agro-pastoral and marginal agriculture areas and experience working with private sector market-led approaches within the agricultural and livestock sectors, especially in areas of agribusiness marketing, and financial services;
• West Africa and Sahel region experience strongly preferred;

• Demonstrated experience working on USAID- or other donor-funded programs;
• Demonstrated success in implementing programs aimed at increasing the competitiveness and inclusiveness of value chains using facilitation approaches;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the latest developments in advancing best practices in value chain development that reaches women, youth, the poor and very poor, as well as creativity, and willingness to innovate;
• Strong background in gender integration and women empowerment required;

• Experience working and collaborating with diverse sets of stakeholders, such as local partners, government officials, donor representatives, and international staff;
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills;
• Fluency in English and French required.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a resume or CV, cover letter, and salary history to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with subject line “Value Chain Advisor – Burkina Faso and Niger - REGIS AG". No phone calls, please. NCBA CLUSA has a comprehensive benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience.

NCBA CLUSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NCBA CLUSA's International Program is the oldest national cooperative development and membership organization in the US, founded in 1916, with close to 60 years of international experience developing agriculture and agribusiness, facilitating linkages for producers to markets, enhancing governance and strengthening farmer-owned enterprises in over 84 countries worldwide. NCBA CLUSA has worked in Africa continuously since 1977, managing programs that focus on increasing small farmers’ food security and income through improved farmer organization, agricultural productivity, business services, finance, market access; youth empowerment; democracy and governance; and the nutrition and health of vulnerable populations.

NCBA CLUSA Is now recruiting a Monitoring & Evaluation Director for a potential resilience and economic growth project in Burkina Faso and Niger that will build the resilience of the most vulnerable in Burkina Faso and Niger through increased sustained economic well being, strengthened institutions and governance, and improved health and nutrition. Please note, that this is a potential project and that no guaranteed position exists at this time.

GENERAL SCOPE: The M&E Director is responsible for developing and managing a results-oriented monitoring and evaluation system and for the collection, collation and analysis of the data collected for NCBA CLUSA’s proposed USAID-funded Project in Burkina Faso and Niger. This position will lead all M&E activities and will closely collaborate with all other partners involved. She/he will make operational decisions and manage the various components of the program dealing with M&E, will oversee data collection efforts and ensure both the PMP and results reporting meet the requirements of project. She/he will research, analyze, and synthesize information to make it understandable, accessible and useful to the donor, project partners, host-country collaborators, and project stakeholders. She/he will have a major focus on achieving results in all areas assuring that counterparts, as well as any subcontractors and sub-grantees are poised to deliver services on schedule. This position will be based in Burkina Faso or Niger with frequent travels between the two countries.

REPORTS TO: The M&E Director reports to the Chief of Party.

Duties and Responsibilities

• In coordination with the Chief of Party and technical specialists develop the project’s logical frameworks setting realistic and measurable targets, and realistic and measurable monitoring and evaluation plans;
• Design a Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) by defining for each indicator, the unit of measurement, source of data, method of data collection, data collection responsibility, frequency of data collection and analysis, mode of verification and reliability level;
• Establish or modify a monitoring and evaluation system that tracks performance on a quarterly basis and is responsive to donor reporting requirements;
• Develop performance-monitoring indicators taking into consideration the USAID strategic objectives and intermediate results addressed in the project; USAID requirements; and best practices in similar projects;
• Refine and finalize performance-monitoring indicators after baseline data collection and analysis;
• Design data collection tools and schedule;
• Lead data collection, cleaning, and processing; prepare periodic survey reports, including baseline survey report,  and other requested reports as required by COP and USAID;
• Assure data accuracy via site visits and data audits;
• Aggregate and format data for input into reports, presentations and success stories;
• Manage the reporting process including initial drafts, technical inputs, use of graphics and formatting;
• Coordinate and supervise implementation of the M&E plan by holding review and planning M&E meetings with relevant staff;
• Coordinate with USAID’s impact assessment team;
• Provide feedback and share experiences from database management with program stakeholders including field staff and program beneficiaries;
• Prepare specialized presentations of data requested, including graph, notes from the field, photos, press releases and other information packages.

Skills and Experience

• Masters Degree or equivalent in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, International Development, or other related area of study or equivalent work experience; specialized training in M&E;
• Ten (10) years or more of progressively responsible work experience in managing the M&E needs of a complex and large donor-sponsored project;
• At least seven (7) years of experience of M&E work at the supervisory level;
• Demonstrated experience with research and data gathering and analysis tools;
• Knowledge of and experience with USAID indicators and M&E requirements, including experience in developing USAID-funded program M&E systems and PMPs and reporting; desired areas of specialization include Feed the Future, Democracy and Governance, and Health and Nutrition;
• Demonstrated good communication skills (spoken and written) in English and French;
• Strong leadership skills; ability to write effectively and present information in a variety of settings;
• Ability to work with people and support and train others.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a resume or CV, cover letter, and salary history to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with subject line “Monitoring and Evaluation Director – Burkina Faso and Niger". No phone calls, please. NCBA CLUSA has a comprehensive benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience.

NCBA CLUSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NCBA CLUSA's International Program is the oldest national cooperative development and membership organization in the US, founded in 1916, with close to 60 years of international experience developing agriculture and agribusiness, facilitating linkages for producers to markets, enhancing governance and strengthening farmer-owned enterprises in over 84 countries worldwide. NCBA CLUSA has worked in Africa continuously since 1977, managing programs that focus on increasing small farmers’ food security and income through improved farmer organization, agricultural productivity, business services, finance, market access; youth empowerment; democracy and governance; and the nutrition and health of vulnerable populations.

NCBA CLUSA is now recruiting a Finance and Grants Manager for a potential resilience and economic growth project in Burkina Faso and Niger that will build the resilience of the most vulnerable in Burkina Faso and Niger through increased sustained economic wellbeing, strengthened institutions and governance, and improved health and nutrition. Please note, that this is a potential project and that no guaranteed position exists at this time.

GENERAL SCOPE: The Director of Finance and Administration is responsible for managing the accounting and finance functions of NCBA CLUSA’s potential USAID-funded project in Burkina Faso and Niger and ensuring compliance with NCBA CLUSA financial management policies, US Government policies, regulations and procedures, and other applicable regulations. She/he provides oversight, guidance and supervision to the project accounting staff. This position will be based in Burkina Faso or Niger with frequent travels between the two countries.

REPORTS TO: The Director of Finance and Administration reports to the Chief of Party.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct all project financial and administration management functions;
• Ensure that the appropriate financial systems are set up in compliance with NCBA CLUSA policies and USAID standards;
• Oversee finance, human resource management, logistics, procurement, administration and information technology (IT) support to the project, requesting direction from NCBA CLUSA headquarters (HQ) as needed;
• Work closely with COP, technical staff, NCBA CLUSA HQ staff, and appropriate USAID staff when necessary to ensure that project resources are effectively and efficiently budgeted, analyzed, disbursed, monitored, and reported;
• When necessary, work closely with other key project staff, government officials, implementing partners, contractors, and USAID staff to ensure full compliance with local laws (i.e., taxes, shipping, customs, registration);
• Provide training and guidance to field finance managers and COP on managing project expenses to annual work plan and contract budgets;
• Oversee preparation and submission of monthly financial statements (including expenses, receivable, and payables);
• Ensure timely submission of expense reports, bank reconciliations, and wire transfer requests to corporate HQ in the US;
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual expenditures and prepare pipeline estimates for the project;
• Responsible for treasury management including daily supervision of cash position and cash accounts; preparation of project cash flow projections and pipelines; preparation of cash requests from NCBA CLUSA HQ; and coordination of spot audits of petty cash accounts and fuel deposit accounts;
• Manage the bank accounts, ensuring that proper documentation is sent and received from the bank(s) including overseeing monthly bank reconciliation process;
• Act as custodian of all accountable documents;
• Manage and provide financial oversight of subcontracts, sub-grants and grants managed at the field level; ensure that proper financial reporting is received and is forwarded to NCBA CLUSA HQ;
• Responsible for project financial reporting to USAID, NCBA CLUSA/Washington, and Government of Niger and Burkina Faso, if required;
• Serve as the financial liaison to USAID, NCBA CLUSA HQ, and sub-awardees/implementing partners.

Skills and Experience

• Advanced degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; masters’ degree preferred;
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in finance management of large USAID or other donor-funded development projects in Burkina Faso, Niger, or both;
• Knowledge of U.S. Federal regulations (22CRF226, Standard Provisions and A-133);
• Supervisory experience required;
• Ability to work with people and willingness to support and train others;
• Excellent track record of good interpersonal, supervision, leadership and managerial skills;
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access plus working knowledge of accounting and procurement software (particularly QuickBooks) is preferable;
• Demonstrated good communication skills (spoken and written) in English and French.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a resume or CV, cover letter, and salary history to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with subject line “Director of Finance and Administration – Burkina Faso and Niger”. No phone calls, please. NCBA CLUSA has a comprehensive benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience.

NCBA CLUSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NCBA's CLUSA International Program (CLUSA) is the oldest national cooperative development and membership organization in the US, founded in 1916, with close to 60 years of international experience developing agriculture and agribusiness, facilitating linkages for producers to markets, enhancing governance and strengthening farmer-owned enterprises in over 84 countries worldwide. CLUSA has worked in Africa continuously since 1977, managing programs that focus on increasing smallholder farmers’ food security and income through improved farmer organization, agricultural productivity, business services, finance, market access; youth empowerment; and the nutrition and health of vulnerable populations.

CLUSA Is now recruiting long- and short-term Technical Specialists for a potential resilience and economic growth project in Burkina Faso and Niger that will increase the incomes of vulnerable households through the transformation of selected, high-potential value chains. Please note, that this is a potential project and that no guaranteed position exists at this time.

Both international and local applicants are encouraged to apply.

NCBA CLUSA International is currently seeking Technical Specialists in the following area:

• Agriculture and food security;
• Value chain development for cowpeas and small ruminants;
• Market access facilitation;
• Rural financial services;
• Natural Resource Management/climate adaptation;
• Gender integration;

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred in an international development, agriculture, economics, livestock, or other related field of study;
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant international work experience (West Africa experience highly preferred);
• Experience working on USAID- or other donor-funded programs;

• Technical expertise in one or several of the above areas;
• Experience working and collaborating with diverse sets of stakeholders, such as local partners, government officials, donor representatives, and international staff;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills;
• Fluency in English and French required.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a resume or CV, cover letter, and salary history to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with subject line “Technical Specialist – REGIS – AG”. No phone calls, please. NCBA has a comprehensive benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience.

NCBA's CLUSA International Program (CLUSA) is the oldest national cooperative development and membership organization in the US, founded in 1916, with close to 60 years of international experience developing agriculture and agribusiness, facilitating linkages for producers to markets, enhancing governance and strengthening farmer-owned enterprises in over 84 countries worldwide. CLUSA has worked in Africa continuously since 1977, managing programs that focus on increasing smallholder farmers’ food security and income through improved farmer organization, agricultural productivity, business services, finance, market access; youth empowerment; and the nutrition and health of vulnerable populations.

CLUSA Is now recruiting long- and short-term Technical Specialists for a potential resilience and economic growth project in Burkina Faso and Niger that will build the resilience of the most vulnerable in Burkina Faso and Niger through increased sustained economic wellbeing, strengthened institutions and governance, and improved health and nutrition. Please note, that this is a potential project and that no guaranteed position exists at this time.

Both international and local applicants are encouraged to apply.

NCBA CLUSA International is currently seeking Technical Specialists in the following area:

• Agriculture and livelihoods;
• Food security;
• Local governance;
• Natural resource management;
• Climate adaptation;
• Rural development;
• Public health and nutrition;
• Gender;
• Monitoring and evaluation;
• Finance and administration;

Skill and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred in an international development, livestock, agriculture, economics, public health, or other related field of study;
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant international work experience (West Africa experience highly preferred);
• Experience working on USAID or donor-funded programs;

• Technical expertise on one or several of the above areas;
• Experience working and collaborating with diverse sets of stakeholders, such as local partners, government officials, donor representatives, and international staff;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills;
• Fluency in English and French required.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a resume or CV, cover letter, and salary history to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with subject line “Technical Specialist – REGIS – ER”. No phone calls, please. NCBA has a comprehensive benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience.

NCBA's CLUSA International Program (CLUSA) is the oldest national cooperative development and membership organization in the US, with close to 60 years of international experience developing agriculture and agribusiness, facilitating linkages for producers to markets, enhancing governance and strengthening farmer-owned enterprises in over 84 countries worldwide. CLUSA has worked in Africa continuously since 1977, managing programs that focus on increasing small farmers’ food security and income through improved farmer organization, agricultural productivity, business services, finance, market access; youth empowerment; democracy and governance; and the nutrition and health of vulnerable populations.

CLUSA is now recruiting a Finance and Grants Manager for a potential resilience and economic growth project in Burkina Faso and Niger that will build the resilience of the most vulnerable in Burkina Faso and Niger through increased sustained economic wellbeing, strengthened institutions and governance, and improved health and nutrition. Please note, that this is a potential project and that no guaranteed position exists at this time. 

Position Scope

The Director of Finance and Administration is responsible for managing the accounting and finance functions of CLUSA’s potential USAID-funded project in Burkina Faso and Niger and ensuring compliance with CLUSA financial management policies, US Government policies, regulations and procedures, and other applicable regulations. She/he provides oversight, guidance and supervision to the project accounting staff. This position will be based in Burkina Faso or Niger with frequent travels between the two countries.

REPORTS TO: The Director of Finance and Administration reports to the Chief of Party.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct all project financial and administration management functions;
• Ensure that the appropriate financial systems are set up in compliance with CLUSA policies and USAID standards;
• Oversee finance, human resource management, logistics, procurement, administration and information technology (IT) support to the project, requesting direction from CLUSA headquarters (HQ) as needed;
• Work closely with COP, technical staff, CLUSA HQ staff, and appropriate USAID staff when necessary to ensure that project resources are effectively and efficiently budgeted, analyzed, disbursed, monitored, and reported;
• When necessary, work closely with other key project staff, government officials, implementing partners, contractors, and USAID staff to ensure full compliance with local laws (i.e., taxes, shipping, customs, registration);
• Provide training and guidance to field finance managers and COP on managing project expenses to annual work plan and contract budgets;
• Oversee preparation and submission of monthly financial statements (including expenses, receivable, and payables);
• Ensure timely submission of expense reports, bank reconciliations, and wire transfer requests to corporate HQ in the US;
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual expenditures and prepare pipeline estimates for the project;
• Responsible for treasury management including daily supervision of cash position and cash accounts; preparation of project cash flow projections and pipelines; preparation of cash requests from CLUSA HQ; and coordination of spot audits of petty cash accounts and fuel deposit accounts;
• Manage the bank accounts, ensuring that proper documentation is sent and received from the bank(s) including overseeing monthly bank reconciliation process;
• Act as custodian of all accountable documents;
• Manage and provide financial oversight of subcontracts, sub-grants and grants managed at the field level; ensure that proper financial reporting is received and is forwarded to CLUSA HQ;
• Responsible for project financial reporting to USAID, CLUSA/Washington, and Government of Niger and Burkina Faso, if required;
• Serve as the financial liaison to USAID, CLUSA HQ, and sub-awardees/implementing partners.

Skills and Experience

• Advanced degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; masters’ degree preferred;
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in finance management of large USAID or other donor-funded development projects in Burkina Faso, Niger, or both;
• Knowledge of U.S. Federal regulations (22CRF226, Standard Provisions and A-133);
• Supervisory experience required;
• Ability to work with people and willingness to support and train others;
• Excellent track record of good interpersonal, supervision, leadership and managerial skills;
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access plus working knowledge of accounting and procurement software (particularly QuickBooks) is preferable;
• Demonstrated good communication skills (spoken and written) in English and French.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a resume or CV, cover letter, and salary history to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  with subject line “Finance and Grants Manager–Burkina Faso and Niger”. No phone calls, please. NCBA has a comprehensive benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience.

NCBA's CLUSA International Program (CLUSA) is the oldest national cooperative development and membership organization in the US, with close to 60 years of international experience developing agriculture and agribusiness, facilitating linkages for producers to markets, enhancing governance and strengthening farmer-owned enterprises in over 84 countries worldwide. CLUSA has worked in Africa continuously since 1977, managing programs that focus on increasing smallholder farmers’ food security and income through improved farmer organization, agricultural productivity, business services, finance, market access; youth empowerment; and the nutrition and health of vulnerable populations.

CLUSA Is now recruiting a Chief of Party for a potential resilience and economic growth project in Burkina Faso and Niger that will build the resilience of the most vulnerable in Burkina Faso and Niger through increased sustained economic well being, strengthened institutions and governance, and improved health and nutrition. Please note, that this is a potential project and that no guaranteed position exists at this time.

Scope

The Chief of Party is responsible for overall project management and all aspects of implementation ensuring an integrated vision among different components and stakeholders. S/he will provide leadership, technical guidance and support, and ensure team building, staff mentoring, and professional development while directing and managing the work of the in-country technical team, including the subcontractors/partners and local governmental and non-governmental service providers. This position will be based in Burkina Faso or Niger with frequent travels between the two countries.

REPORTS TO: The Chief of Party reports to the West Africa Regional Director.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a standard of excellence for all aspects of the project management, including the supervision and allocation of all personnel and financial resources to implement project that works within such technical areas: agricultural livelihoods, health and nutrition, hygiene and sanitation, local capacity development, community management of natural resources, disaster risk reduction, management and financial systems strengthening, and gender;
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to staff implementing agricultural livelihoods, health and nutrition, hygiene and sanitation, governance, community management of natural resources, disaster risk reduction and management,  and other project activities;
• Identify issues and risks related to project implementation in a timely manner, and suggest appropriate project adjustments;
• Act as the key liaison with USAID and all other counterparts, implementing partners and Government of Burkina Faso/Government of Niger officials involved with the project;
• Ensure accurate financial and budget management and the timely and accurate submission of high quality work plans and reports;
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations in procurement and commodity management;
• Develop and maintain systems to insure open and transparent communications with all staff;
• Seek and promote linkages and synergy between the other donor-funded projects and activities and with the other NCBA CLUSA ongoing programs.

Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree (minimum) or PhD in an international development, livestock, agriculture, economics, public health, or related field of study;
• Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible international work experience (West Africa experience highly preferred) implementing multi-sectoral development programs with demonstrated strong management and coordinating skills;
• At least 10 years of management experience, including direct supervision of professional and support staff and assembling teams working on multi-faceted, complex international development programs;
• Prior experience as a Chief of Party , or Deputy Chief of Party for a large donor-sponsored project (USAID);
• Familiarity with and commitment to addressing gender equality, as demonstrated by senior-level experience working on projects that addressed gender-related constraints in either the agriculture or nutrition sector;

• Expertise and experience in working directly with host country governments;
• Technical expertise on one or more areas: agriculture, agricultural livelihoods, nutrition, hygiene and sanitation, local capacity development, community management of natural resources, disaster risk reduction, management and financial systems strengthening, and gender, particularly with focus on the most vulnerable populations;
• Experience managing complex, multi-site projects requiring significant procurement and/or grant mechanisms;
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects with rigorous timelines and deliverables and to track program quality through donor approved monitoring and evaluation systems;
• Experience working and collaborating with diverse sets of stakeholders, such as local partners, government officials, donor representatives, and international staff;
• Financial and administrative management experience, including start-up and close-out of USAID-funded projects;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills;
• Fluency in English and French required.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a resume or CV, cover letter, and salary history to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  with subject line “Chief of Party – Burkina Faso and Niger.” No phone calls, please. NCBA has a comprehensive benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience.