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About DAI/Afghanistan Value Chains Program (AVCP):

Afghanistan Value Chains Program (AVCP), a USAID-funded program implemented by DAI Global, LLC (DAI), supports the expansion of sustainable agriculture-led economic growth across Afghanistan. AVCP achieves this goal through the support of anchor firms in the livestock and crops value chains. AVCP partners with and supports anchor firms through a market systems development approach, implemented through ‘Deal Notes’ which are co-designed agreements that respond to critical constraints while driving project outcomes. In implementing Deal Notes, AVCP works almost exclusively with agribusinesses and key value chain stakeholders to increase sales, investment, and productivity, among other key indicators. The growth of the anchor firms promotes the efficiency, profitability, and strengthening of the value chains with a direct and positive impact on rural economies, households, and livelihoods. The AVCP focuses its interventions on key value chain leverage points, such as input suppliers or traders linked to large wholesalers, processors, and farmer associations. In doing so, AVCP will accomplish the following fundamental sub-purposes:

Sub-Purpose 1: Increased Productivity and Stability of Value Chains

Sub-Purpose 2: Improved Commercial Viability and Operational Efficiency of Agribusinesses

Sub-Purpose 3: Engage Afghan Women in Agriculture

Sub-Purpose 4: Climate Change Mitigation and Resiliency Strengthened.

Job Descriptions:

The Deputy Chief of Party - Operations reports to the Chief of Party and will be responsible for the operational and financial management of the project. He/she will ensure efficient management of the operational aspects of the project, as well as overall compliance with contractual requirements, DAI policies, USAID regulations and Afghan law. He/she will assist with the oversight of finance, procurement, and record management. He/she will supervise the day-to-day work of operational units on AVCP, including Finance, Procurement, Logistics, Human Resources, and Information Technologies.

Objectives and Duties:

• Work with the COP on the review and analysis of budget estimates for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and consistency.
• Implement finance, accounting, human resources and procurement policies and practices as noted in the Field Operations Manual.
• Manage payroll functions, including review payroll and tax payments in accordance with USAID and DAI regulations.
• Manage, process and account for all expenditures under the project.
• Ensure non-billables are kept to a minimum.
• Provide USAID with annual budgets of expenditure as well as quarterly forecasts against budget statements.
• Assist with project budget realignments, budget forecasting, etc.
• Prepare regular reports for appropriate management as necessary or requested.
• Manage daily administrative operations of the project, including human resources, facilities, procurement, and IT.
• Maintain communication with DAI’s home office staff on administrative and operational aspects of the project.
• Maintain all personnel policies to ensure compliance with local labor law, tax law, and USAID regulations.
• Manage recruitment, salary negotiations, hiring, evaluation, and termination of employees, in consultation with the COP.
• Ensure that administrative records, and project personnel documentation, are well-organized, maintained and updated.
• Ensure that all new and current staff are trained on personnel policies, administrative procedures, and procurement.
• Ensure procurement files are properly documented and closed upon completion of an activity.
• Ensure project staff are properly trained in project data management systems, and that staff actively incorporate the data management system into daily project activities.
• Oversee the management of Kabul and regional offices and ensure that all project facilities are running properly.
• Directly manage, coach, train and teach department leads from Finance, Logistics, Procurement, Human Resources, and IT.
• Provides training and ensures the full compliance of the project to DAI and USG rules, regulations, policies, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by the COP.

Job Requirements:

• An advanced degree in finance, human resources management, business administration, public administration, economics, or other relevant field is required or Masters + 5 yrs of relevant experience, Bachelors + 10 yrs of relevant experience and PHD + 3 yrs of relevant experience.
• Five years of experience working on donor-funded projects in a related role with supervisory experience. 
• Experience leading and managing the financial aspects of USAID projects, including a demonstrated understanding of applicable finance-related USG contracting regulations.
• Experience in program operations, including procurement of goods and equipment, facilities management, travel and logistics, and/or subcontracting required.
• Experience with banking (e.g. reconciliations, petty cash management, etc.) and/or enterprise accounting software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls and audit processes (e.g. procurement, local subcontract agreements, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with a wide range of organizations, beneficiaries, and related parties.
• Fluent English is required, including demonstrated report writing skills in English.
• Strong communications and personnel management skills required.

Submission Guidelines:

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter, with the position name and the job location as Deputy Chief of Party – Operations- Kabul in the subject line, by email to (HR_AVCP@dai.com). To apply for any AVCP vacancies, please make sure you put the title and the Job Location on the subject of your email, or your application will be disregarded by the system. Please note that applications received after the closing date and without Subject line will not be given considerations. Only shortlisted candidates whose applications responds to the above criteria will be contacted for test/interview. In submitting your application, you understand that additional requests for information and/or participating in a screening interview to narrow candidate pools for short listing do not constitute a job offer or guarantee of employment.

Submission Email:

HR_AVCP@dai.com