DRC Agricultural Development long and short term technical specialists

DRC Agricultural Development long and short term technical specialists

Chemonics International is seeking long and short-term professionals for an anticipated 5-year USAID-funded project in Kenya focusing on increasing food security and agricultural productivity of staple foods in selected regions.

We are seeking specialists in the following areas:

    * Food Security
    * Staple foods production and value chains – maize, sorghum, cassava, yams
    * Nutrition
    * Farmer association development
    * Harvesting, storage and processing
    * Sanitary and phytosanitary measures
    * Microfinance and SME finance
    * Public-private partnerships
    * Rural infrastructure
    * Agriculture and trade policy and institutional environment
    * Gender and youth empowerment
    * Water resource management, ecological sustainability & pest management
    * Capacity building and training

Qualifications:

    * Advanced degree required in agriculture, economics, or related area
    * At least 10 years experience promoting agricultural production and marketing in East African countries
    * Proven track record in successful implementation of technical assignments and proven managerial/supervisory experience
    * Prior experience with USAID highly preferred
    * Experience working collaboratively with host government and international donors and local organizations
    * Fluency in English is required.

Send electronic submissions to KenyaStaples@chemonics.com by November 2, 2010.

Please indicate area of technical specialty in cover letter.

No telephone inquiries, please.

Finalists will be contacted.