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.
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Water management , engineering, and irrigation
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Production, transformation, and commercialization
of staple foods
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Agribusiness and marketing
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Processing and value addition
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Nutrition, gender, and youth integration
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Value chain competitiveness (staple grains and
legumes, horticulture, dairy)
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Institutional capacity building
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Public-private partnerships
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Post harvest handling and storage
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Agricultural finance
Minimum Qualifications:
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Master’s degree plus at least 7 years relevant experience or
Bachelor’s degree plus at least 10 years relevant 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 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 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.
