Feed the Future Senegal Project Dundël Suuf · 3 days ago
Talent Roster - Program Director – Office of Programs
Muscle Shoals, AL
Contract
Hybrid
Director/Executive
15+ years expIFDC is a public international organization focused on food security and poverty alleviation. They are seeking a highly qualified Program Director to provide leadership and strategic guidance throughout program implementation, ensuring effective management and communication with stakeholders.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Provide the overall vision and leadership of the project
Build, guide and steer a strong implementation team of experts
Represent the project in meetings, conferences, and other opportunities conducive to publicizing, promoting and marketing the project’s (and project partners’) achievements
Maintain coherence between activities between all partners
Maintain strong and effective working relationships with donor through frequent updates as per the communications plan and other adhoc communication required
Lead regular project management meetings with consortium members
Initiate and organize key project meetings
Ensure consistency among activities implemented
Monitor project overall expenditure and private sector contribution against budgets and ensure financial compliance to both donor requirements and IFDC procedures
Supervise completion of timely and high-quality work plans, progress reports and financial reports
Monitor project indicators in accordance with the Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Plan, evaluate program results and take necessary corrective actions whenever needed
Collaborate with IFDC HQ to ensure that managerial, administrative and financial procedures comply with provisions of the project contract, the donor regulations and IFDC policies
Oversee the convening, outreach and communications strategy of the project
Supervise communications specialists and guide them on topics to be highlighted through success stories, case studies, fact sheets and other outreach materials
Oversee the knowledge & learning including advocacy strategy of the project
Review and approve all public relations materials
Approve and monitor overall project expenditure including expenditure rates of the project and consortium partners
Ensure all activities are conducted within the scope of the project budget
Assure that cost share is obtained from partners as planned and properly accounted for and that buy-in targets are met
Compile and approve annual financial reporting and monitoring and evaluation reports and outcomes
Qualification
Required
Master's degree (or equivalent) in business management, agribusiness, agricultural economics, development economics; rural development
A minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience in international agricultural development, with significant experience in IFDC's operational countries
Demonstrated senior management and leadership experience, including overseeing complex projects or teams
Experience in developing partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including governments and government entities, private sector actors, and development partners
Proficiency in English required; fluency in French is an asset
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey project objectives and achievements
Company
Feed the Future Senegal Project Dundël Suuf
Feed the Future Sénégal Dundël Suuf travaille à améliorer à la fois la fertilité des sols et les moyens de subsistance de nombreux petits exploitants agricoles sénégalais.
Founded in 2019Dakar, SN
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase