Chemonics International, a U.S. based international development
consulting firm, seeks qualified short- and long-term professionals for the
anticipated USAID-funded Kenya Agricultural Value Chain Enterprises Project, a
5-year, $50 million dollar activity which will increase agricultural
productivity in selected staple crop, horticulture, and dairy value chains.
- Water
management , engineering, and irrigation
- Production,
transformation, and commercialization of staple foods
- Agribusiness
and marketing
- Processing
and value addition
- Nutrition,
gender, and youth integration
- Value
chain competitiveness (staple grains and legumes, horticulture, dairy)
- Institutional
capacity building
- Public-private
partnerships
- Post
harvest handling and storage
- Agricultural
finance
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s
degree plus at least 7 years relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree plus
at least 10 years relevant experience
- Proven
track record in successful delivery of technical assistance and
management/supervisory experience on large, complex development programs
- Prior
experience with USAID projects strongly preferred
- Understanding
of Feed the Future performance indicators preferred
- Demonstrated
leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills
- For
senior positions, at least 5 years of experience designing, managing, and
implementing multifaceted agricultural development, food security, and
nutrition programs.
Application Instructions:
Send CV and cover letter to chemonics.kenya@gmail.com by June
10, 2012.
Indicate area of expertise in cover letter and subject line of
email.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
No telephone inquiries, please.
Finalists will be contacted.
