Job summary Palladium is recruiting a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USDA Food for Progress (FFPr) program in Colombia. The program will support increased agricultural productivity and expanded trade, with a focus on climate-smart agriculture, market systems development, and inclusive growth. Qualifications - Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing large-scale donor-funded agricultural or economic development programs, preferably in Latin America - Demonstrated experience with USDA, USAID, or other USG-funded cooperative agreements or contracts - Proven leadership in managing complex teams and partnerships, including private sector engagement and co-investment strategies - Technical expertise in market systems development, value chain strengthening, and/or climate-smart agriculture - Strong understanding of Colombia's agricultural sector, political economy, and rural development context - Fluency in English; professional proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred Responsibilities - Provide overall leadership, management, and technical direction for the program, ensuring high-quality implementation and compliance with USDA regulations - Serve as the primary point of contact with USDA/FAS and represent the program to government counterparts, private sector actors, and civil society - Oversee the design and execution of interventions in cocoa and other value chains (e.g., livestock, rice, palm), with a focus on productivity, market access, and financial facilitation - Lead the development and implementation of annual work plans, budgets, and MEL frameworks - Ensure integration of climate-smart agriculture, gender and social inclusion, and digital tools across all program components - Supervise and mentor a diverse team of technical and operational staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and learning - Coordinate with monetization agents and ensure effective use of commodity proceeds in line with USDA guidelines - Ensure timely and accurate reporting to USDA and other stakeholders, including quarterly and annual performance reports - Cultivate partnerships that support co-investment, sustainability, and scale Descripción del trabajo Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet , consectetur adipiscing elit. Nullam tempor vestibulum ex, eget consequat quam pellentesque vel. Etiam congue sed elit nec elementum. Morbi diam metus, rutrum id eleifend ac, porta in lectus. Sed scelerisque a augue et ornare. Donec lacinia nisi nec odio ultricies imperdiet. Morbi a dolor dignissim, tristique enim et, semper lacus. Morbi laoreet sollicitudin justo eget eleifend. Donec felis augue, accumsan in dapibus a, mattis sed ligula. Vestibulum at aliquet erat. Curabitur rhoncus urna vitae quam suscipit , at pulvinar turpis lacinia. Mauris magna sem, dignissim finibus fermentum ac, placerat at ex. Pellentesque aliquet, lorem pulvinar mollis ornare, orci turpis fermentum urna, non ullamcorper ligula enim a ante. Duis dolor est, consectetur ut sapien lacinia, tempor condimentum purus. Obtén acceso completo Accede a todos los puestos de alto nivel y consigue el trabajo de tus sueños. Inscríbete ahora