Job Vacancies ACDI/VOCA, August 2010

Job Vacancies ACDI/VOCA
Position: Assistant Commodity Director
Closing Date: Thursday, 30 September 2010
Location: United States of America (the) – Washington, DC

For more than 45 years and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness systems, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 90 projects in 40 countries and revenues of approximately $124 million.

We are seeking a D.C.-based Assistant Commodity Director to manage all portfolio activities related to commodity management. Responsibilities include; backstopping all food aid commodity management projects, assist the field offices with technical support on all related elements, timely reporting and communication with the donor, monitor monetization activities and work with consultants and agents to supervise sales. The successful candidate, with the Technical Director, will oversee and assist in conducting market analyses for proposals, ensure that budgets reflect commodity management costs, staffing patterns are appropriate, partner organizations have been identified and internal controls and systems have been considered.

A master’s degree is required in international development, agriculture, finance, economics or other related field plus a minimum of five years of experience in international development with specific experience in commodity management. Candidates must possess strong oral, written, analytical and organizational skills; a working knowledge in MS Excel, Word and internet as a research tool as well as knowledge of USAID and other donor programs. Fluency in another language, especially Spanish or French, is preferred.

How to apply
Please apply online at http://www.acdivoca.org or respond with resume, cover letter, and salary history to Attn: HR/FS&SC-ACD, 50 F Street NW, Suite 1075, Washington, DC 20001 or fax (202) 469-6255. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Selection may be made before above noted last day to apply. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

ACDI/VOCA-Headquarters
50 F Street NW, Suite 1075
Washington, DC 20001, USA
Tel: +1 202 469 6000, Fax: +1 202 469 6257

Reference Code: RW_88NL43-13




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