ARD, Inc. (http://www.ardinc.com) is accepting expressions of interest from qualified Chief of Party candidates for an upcoming West Africa Regional Trade project. The successful candidate will lead a multi-national team of senior technical specialists and support staff in implementing a range of technical assistance, training, and institutional support to targeted partners, and will liaise with a variety of institutions. This is a multi-year project based in Accra. Qualified candidates will have expertise in one or more of the following areas:
-- Working Experience in West African Trade and Agriculture.
-- Strong commercial agribusiness experience.
-- Strengthening of institutions and capacity building

Required qualifications include:
-- USAID CoP experience (or equivalent).
-- Strong knowledge of and prior experience in West Africa.
-- Strong oral and written French language skills.
-- Experience in being able to initiate and manage consultation and negotiation processes involving different stakeholders.
-- Strong team leadership and management skills, including an ability to manage a multi-disciplinary team under complex conditions;
-- Demonstrated history of providing deliverables on time and within budget;
-- Masters degree or equivalent in relevant field and at least 15 years of experience.

To apply:
Please send a full current, curriculum vitae (CV) in reverse chronological format, or fax to S. Elhamoumi at 802-658-4247. Please refer to “WA Trade COP” in subject line.

Candidates meeting the qualifications detailed above will be contacted.

No phone calls, please.

ARD, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.