Chief of Party, USDA McGovern-Dole
World VisionDo Not Use
Posted February 13, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
World Vision is one of the largest international non-governmental organizations in the world and currently implements multi-sectoral food security programs in countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Job Description
World Vision is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated five-year USDA McGovern-Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America or Asia. The COP will lead overall vision, technical expertise and administrative leadership for the program and services as the project’s representative for USDA, the government of the country of implementation and other key stakeholders.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience managing and implementing large and complex international donor-funded programs
- Experience as a COP, Deputy COP, or Senior Project Manager
- Experience in school feeding, nutrition, and literacy programming
- Experience in leading and managing large grants in a complex/ fragile environment
- Proven ability to communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams
- High level of interpersonal, technical, and analytical skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaborate with a broad range of public and private sector counterparts and other key stakeholders
