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, $55 million dollar activity which will increase
agricultural productivity in selected staples, horticulture, and dairy value
chains.
We are seeking specialists in the following areas:
We are seeking specialists in the following areas:
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Nutrition integration
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Gender integration
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Youth development
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Value chain competitiveness (staple foods, horticulture, dairy)
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Institutional capacity building
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Public-private partnerships
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Storage, processing, post-harvest handling,
sanitation/phytosanitation
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Agricultural finance
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Trade and policy analysis
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Agribusiness and marketing
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USAID finance, grants, administration
Minimum Qualifications:
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Master’s degree plus at least 5 years relevant experience or
Bachelor’s degree plus at least 10 years revelant experience
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Proven track record in successful delivery of technical
assistance and management/supervisory experience on large, complex development
programs
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Prior experience with USAID projects strongly preferred
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Understanding of Feed the Future/food security performance
indicators preferred
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Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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For senior positions, at least 5 years of experience designing,
managing, and implementing multifaceted economic growth, agricultural
development, food security, and nutrition programs.
Application Instructions:
Send CV and cover letter to chemonics.kenya@gmail.com by May 27, 2012. Please indicate area of expertise in cover letter and subject line of email.
Send CV and cover letter to chemonics.kenya@gmail.com by May 27, 2012. Please 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.
