Save the Children US (Hanoi) Is Hiring: Chief of Party – Food for Progress Program (USDA Funded)
Be the Voice. Be the Vision. Be the Change.
Are you ready to lead a life-changing mission that strengthens agriculture,
enhances food systems, and empowers communities across the globe?
Save The Children
About the company
For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world’s hardest-to-reach places – over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you’re creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share.
The role
Save the Children is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated FY25 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-funded Food for Progress (FFPr) program.
The Food for Progress program helps developing countries and emerging democracies modernize and strengthen their agricultural sectors.
This project is expected to build the capacity of work with the federal, provincial, and local levels of the host government to support efficient agricultural standards and practices throughout the identified value chain.
This is a Key Personnel position, subject to USDA approval. It is also subject to project award and funding.
What you’ll be doing
Serve as the visionary leader of a high-impact international development program.
Collaborate with national governments, USDA, and global partners to modernize agriculture.
Oversee strategy, team management, policy engagement, and sustainable systems design.
Create real-world impact in food security, nutrition, livelihoods, and resilience.
Required qualification
A Master’s degree (or higher) in agriculture, development, or related field.
7+ years of proven leadership in international development, ideally in agribusiness or food systems.
Experience with USDA programs, and a deep understanding of cross-cultural and governmental collaboration.
Passion for child rights, sustainable food systems, and inclusive development.
Location
To be determined (based on project award).
Vietnamese candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
✨ This is more than a job. It’s a leadership journey toward transforming the future of food.
Apply now and be the next Chief of Party with Save the Children.
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