Chemonics
seeks experts for an anticipated agriculture project with USAID in Malawi. The
project will seek to improve private sector competitiveness, reduce poverty,
and increase food security and nutrition by developing competitive agricultural
value chains that engage smallholder farmers in Feed the Future districts in
southern and central Malawi. We are looking for individuals who have a passion
for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
seeks experts for an anticipated agriculture project with USAID in Malawi. The
project will seek to improve private sector competitiveness, reduce poverty,
and increase food security and nutrition by developing competitive agricultural
value chains that engage smallholder farmers in Feed the Future districts in
southern and central Malawi. We are looking for individuals who have a passion
for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
We
are seeking technical specialists in t
are seeking technical specialists in t
- Production,
processing, and marketing of groundnut, soybean, and horticultural value
chains - Storage
and post-harvest handling - Business
service provider provision and enterprise development - Farmer
association development - Market
linkages - Market
information systems - Policy
development - Cross-border
trade - Agricultural/rural
finance - Gender
- Nutrition
Qualifications:
- Advanced
degree preferred in agriculture, economics, or a related area - Proven
record in successfully delivering technical assistance - Proven
managerial/supervisory experience as well as strong writing and
interpersonal skills - Experience
with USAID highly preferred - Experience
working collaboratively with the government of Malawi, international
donors, and local organizations - At
least 10 years of experience promoting agricultural production and
marketing and policy reform - Demonstrated
leadership, versatility, and integrity - Fluency
in English required; fluency in Chichewa a plus
Please
submit a CV, a cover letter, and three references to MalawiAgRecruit@Chemonics.com with technical expertise listed
in the subject line by May 1, 2015. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists
will be contacted.
submit a CV, a cover letter, and three references to MalawiAgRecruit@Chemonics.com with technical expertise listed
in the subject line by May 1, 2015. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists
will be contacted.
In
addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal
employment opportunity self-identification formand submit it
separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith
only “Technical Expertise – Malawi” in the subject line. If you
prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not
wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form
and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal
employment opportunity self-identification formand submit it
separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith
only “Technical Expertise – Malawi” in the subject line. If you
prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not
wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form
and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
Chemonics is an equal
opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its
selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity,
marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age,
or other legally protected characteristics.
opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its
selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity,
marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age,
or other legally protected characteristics.
