Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI / VOCA has empowered
people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy.
ACDI/VOCA currently has 79 projects in 35 countries and revenues
of approximately $168 million.
We are seeking candidates for various positions for the
anticipated multiyear, USAID-funded U.S. Trade and Investment Center project in
East Africa, which will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
US Trade and Investment Center will work to increase regional
trade of key staple foods within East Africa and trade of export products to
international markets. It will improve the capacity of the private sector by
working to reduce trade barriers.
Seeking candidates for the following positions:
Export Business Development Advisor: Experience in export value chains, international market access
requirements and international trade enabling environment. Demonstrated success
in leveraging private sector investment.
Regional Staple Foods Value Chain Specialist:Experience
in regional staples and livestock trade. Significant experience working on
production, processing, aggregation and marketing issues. Success in leveraging
private sector investment.
Structured Trade Specialist: Experience
in MIS, knowledge of regional grades and standards, and experience working on
structured trading schemes such as warehouse receipts.
Trade and Regional Integration Specialist: Experience addressing regional trade and transport policy and
demonstrated experience working with regional economic communities. Strong
understanding of trade-enabling environment and constraints to regional staples
trade.
Investment and Ag Finance Specialist: Demonstrated experience facilitating access to finance for SMEs
in agriculture and finance sector. Must have experience developing credit
products and finance solutions. Background in trade and equity financing in
Africa.
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist: Demonstrated experience designing and managing results
management systems. M&E experience on large-scale USAID-funded projects.
Market Information System Specialist: Experience developing
regional market-driven MIS platforms, and leveraging private sector buy in and
investment,
Gender Specialist: Experience integrating gender into all project
activities.
Finance and Accounting Specialist: Experience managing
finances for large USAID-funded projects.
Grants Specialist: Demonstrated
experience managing large grant portfolios for USAID.
Communications and Knowledge Management Director:
Experience managing communications department for large, complex projects.
Success working over a wide variety of communications mediums. Demonstrated
experience implementing knowledge-sharing strategies.
Regional Institutional Capacity Building Expert:
Experience developing and implementing institutionalization and sustainability
strategies for local organizations. Demonstrated ability to work with and
obtain support of private sector stakeholders.
Qualifications:
·
Master’s degree in international trade, economics, business
administration or other relevant area
·
Minimum eight years of progressive professional experience in an
applicable subject area
·
Excellent English language skills; French language skills a plus
To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a resume to USTICEA@joinav.org by September 20, 2013.
Please write the position for which you are applying in the
email subject line.
Resumes should list long-term employment history and any
relevant short-term consulting work.
In your resume, please also provide sufficient detail about your
specific contributions and responsibilities.
No phone calls please.
Only finalists will be contacted.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. EOE.