Technical Specialists Jobs in Kenya - NGO Project

Kenya Staple Foods
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, millet, pulses
  • Nutrition
  • Farmer association development
  • Harvesting, storage and processing
  • Sanitary and phytosanitary measures
  • Public-private partnerships
  • Rural infrastructure
  • 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.

Application Instructions:

Send electronic submissions to KenyaStaples@chemonics.com by March 1, 2011.  Please indicate area of technical specialty in cover letter. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.


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