We are currently seeking senior-level professionals for a large,
multiyear agricultural development project in Kenya that will focus
specifically on staple crops.
Desired areas of specialization include agronomy, producer organization strengthening, agricultural marketing and trade, business development and financial services for the agriculture sector, storage and warehouse receipt systems, behavior change communication, gender, monitoring and evaluation, and communication.
Experience working with smallholder farmers to increase their technical and management skills and create sustainable market linkages is preferred.
Qualifications:Desired areas of specialization include agronomy, producer organization strengthening, agricultural marketing and trade, business development and financial services for the agriculture sector, storage and warehouse receipt systems, behavior change communication, gender, monitoring and evaluation, and communication.
Experience working with smallholder farmers to increase their technical and management skills and create sustainable market linkages is preferred.
- Minimum
5–10 years of experience in one or more technical disciplines relevant to
the above
- University
degree in agronomy, agricultural economics, business management or other
relevant field (advanced degree is preferred)
- Experience
working with international and/or regional NGOs, donor agencies, Ministry
of Agriculture and/or private sector actors (buyers, agribusinesses, and
financial institutions) along staple value chains is preferred.
- Excellent
written and spoken English is required.
- Fluency
in local dialects (e.g., Kiswahili) is preferred.
- Experience
working in Kenya and/or East Africa is required.
To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a resume to kenyastaples@joinav.org.
No phone calls please.
Only finalists contacted.
Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE
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