Description
Since 1981, Land O’Lakes International Development division has applied an integrated approach to international economic development that capitalizes on our company’s 90 years as a leading farm-to-market agribusiness. We use our practical experience and in-depth knowledge to facilitate market-driven business solutions that generate economic growth, improve health and nutrition, and alleviate poverty.
Position Purpose:
The Programs Operations Manager is responsible for service-oriented backstopping of international development programs in agriculture and private enterprise development, administered by Land O’Lakes International Development Division. As part of the Program Operations provides implementation support to all donor-funded contracts and agreements (“programs”) overseas. Program Operations is responsible for supporting multi-country teams across time zones to ensure that programs meet or exceed results targets, are implemented on-time and within budget, and meet donor and Land O’Lakes policy and regulatory requirements. Program Managers occasionally travel to projects in countries in Africa, Asia, or the Americas to provide managerial support for extended periods. The project portfolio is evolving toward greater private-sector involvement, focus on enterprise development in developing countries, and impact investing.
The position collaborates closely with other members of the program operations department, Regional Program Directors and Chiefs of Party as well as US-based interdepartmental teams (i.e., Finance, Human Resources, Contracts & Compliance, Monitoring & Evaluation, Practice Management, Finance, and Business Development) to ensure programs are successfully executed. T his position will promote the professional development of program specialists, assigned to work alongside the program manager to backstop projects. This position will serve as program operations manager for several projects, contribute to increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of Program Operations portfolio management and supporting systems and processes, and participate in new business development and select cross departmental initiatives. The Manager will have an opportunity to foster small enterprises, especially in agriculture, that links private and public funding in a donor context. Job Requirements
Qualifications
Required Experience/Knowledge (to be able to perform this job): • Master’s degree in International Development, Political Science, Business, Finance, Economics, Agriculture or related studies. • Minimum of five years of management and/or program support experience on US Government-funded contract(s) or agreement(s). • Minimum of five years of demonstrated experience, success and high ethical standards in leading, supervising, coaching and developing others to achieve results. • Demonstrated experience and knowledge of project management systems, tools and processes applied in a multi-country setting. • Strong collaboration and facilitation skills to establish and maintain good working relationships with global colleagues and partners, especially in developing countries. • Prior experience and knowledge of USAID, USDA, or Gates Foundation, DFID and/or other donor organizations rules, regulations and procedures. • Advanced skills and experience with MS Office Products with the ability to learn additional software packages. • Superior communication abilities; can present facts and ideas clearly, professionally and concisely (both oral and written communication). • Ability to work effectively and professionally in past-paced, ever-changing, multicultural, and multi-language team environment. • Willingness and ability to travel to remote international locations if needed (up to 25%).
Preferred Experience/Knowledge:
• Master’s Degree in Agriculture, Business Administration, International Development or related field. • Professional proficiency in French or Arabic or other language. • Experience working in high-risk environments • At least three years field-based experience overseeing USAID- or other donor-funded agriculture or economic growth project(s), including at least one as an overseas-based manager, team lead or Chief of Party. • Business analysis and quantitative analysis skills; financial modeling a plus • Proficiency with project and knowledge management software systems. • Completed training in donor-regulations and management related to international development • Experience with public-private partnerships (PPPs), enterprise development, and impact investing a plus • Overseas work experience that includes a posting in a country in Africa, Asia, or the Americas (not-US).
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