Chief of Party Opportunity with ForAfrika: Leading USDA McGovern-Dole Programs in Angola-Apply 30 Jun 2026

ForAfrika, an African-founded and led organization with over 40 years of impact across the continent, is seeking a Chief of Party (CoP) to provide strategic leadership and management for its USDA McGovern-Dole-funded school feeding program in Angola. This role offers an experienced development professional the opportunity to oversee a multi-sectoral program focused on education, nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), and school attendance.

ForAfrika’s approach emphasizes African-led solutions for African communities, combining humanitarian and development programming with social enterprise initiatives to foster resilience and self-sufficiency.

About ForAfrika

ForAfrika operates across Africa, working closely with communities to deliver sustainable, integrated development solutions. Its mission focuses on three core areas:

• Humanitarian and Development Programs: Saving lives, building resilience, and improving community welfare.
• Social Enterprise Initiatives: Unlocking commercial viability and long-term self-sufficiency.
• African-Led Solutions: Promoting local ownership, capacity building, and sustainable outcomes.

The organization prides itself on its long-term commitment to communities, ensuring programs are sustainable and aligned with local priorities.

Role Overview: Chief of Party

The Chief of Party will be responsible for overall leadership, strategic direction, and program management. This includes ensuring compliance with USDA regulations, coordinating with stakeholders, and achieving program objectives across multiple sectors.

Key responsibilities include:

Leadership, Management & Accountability (LMA)

• Provide strong leadership across the program, ensuring clarity of roles and decision-making authority.
• Lead capacity-building and structured training for senior management, technical leads, and field teams.
• Promote ethical leadership, safeguarding, duty of care, and adaptive leadership.
• Build leadership capacity in the DCOP, Operations Manager, and technical specialists.
• Embed LMA principles into daily operations, supervision, and performance reviews.
• Identify capacity gaps and implement training plans through coaching, mentoring, and formal sessions.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and codes of conduct are actively reinforced.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and leadership succession planning.

Strategic Leadership & Program Management

• Provide technical oversight for food distribution, literacy, nutrition, WASH, and school meals.
• Align program implementation with approved workplans, budgets, and USDA requirements.
• Lead workplan development, budget revisions, and performance monitoring.
• Manage program risks and implement adaptive management strategies.

USDA Relations & Compliance

• Serve as primary liaison with USDA Washington and field offices.
• Ensure compliance with USDA regulations, including 2 CFR 200 and McGovern-Dole guidelines.
• Manage USDA commodity logistics and coordinate with the Kansas City Commodity Office (KCCO) and Transportation Allocation Request (TAR) processes.
• Lead annual USDA site visits and program reviews.
• Ensure compliance with branding and marking requirements.

Government & Stakeholder Coordination

• Build and maintain relationships with the Government of Angola, including the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Social Action.
• Coordinate with UN agencies (WFP, UNICEF), donors, and implementing partners.
• Represent ForAfrika in technical working groups and coordination forums.
• Facilitate government ownership and program sustainability.

Partnership & Sub-recipient Management

• Oversee sub-recipient selection, contracting, and performance management.
• Ensure sub-recipient compliance with USDA and ForAfrika standards.
• Build local partner capacity for quality program delivery.

Financial & Resource Management

• Oversee budget execution, burn rates, and pipeline management.
• Ensure compliance with USDA cost principles and internal financial controls.
• Approve major expenditures and support audit preparations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Master’s degree in International Development, Public Health, Education, Food Security, or related fields (or Bachelor’s with substantial experience).
• 10+ years of experience in international development program management.
• 5+ years in senior leadership of USDA-funded programs (McGovern-Dole, Food for Peace, Food for Progress).
• Proven experience as Chief or Deputy Chief of Party on multi-year programs valued at USD 5 million or more.
• Expertise in multi-sectoral programs: education, school feeding, nutrition, WASH, and food security.
• Strong experience in government and stakeholder engagement, including ministries, donors, UN agencies, and partners.
• Professional experience in sub-Saharan Africa and familiarity with USDA monitoring tools, including FANTA indicators.
• Knowledge of Angola’s education sector and government structures.
• Experience transitioning programs to government ownership.
• Commitment to ForAfrika’s values and high professional integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of USDA compliance requirements and regulations (2 CFR 200).
• Experience managing USDA commodity logistics.
• Expertise in program design, monitoring, evaluation, learning (MEL), and adaptive management.
• Strong skills in donor reporting and proposal development.
• Strategic thinking and visionary leadership for large-scale programs.

Safeguarding Commitment

ForAfrika prioritizes the rights, dignity, and well-being of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to adhere to safeguarding policies and codes of conduct, promoting a culture of care and accountability.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the ForAfrika application portal. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates who do not hear from ForAfrika within one month of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.

• Organization: ForAfrika
• Position: Chief of Party
• Location: Angola
• Closing Date: 30 June 2026
• Experience Required: 10+ years in program management, with senior leadership in USDA-funded programs

This role represents a strategic leadership opportunity to shape education, nutrition, and WASH outcomes in Angola through one of the continent’s leading African-led development organizations.

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