We are seeking specialists with expertise in the following areas:
* Production and marketing of staple foods, horticulture, livestock, and cash crop value chains
* Agricultural extension technology transfer
* Input supply systems
* Small-scale, value-added processing and technology
* Storage and post-harvest handling
* Business service provision or enterprise development
* Farmer association development
* Dairy and livestock
* Market linkages and market information systems
* Policy development
* Cross-border trade
* Agricultural/rural finance
* Gender Monitoring and Evaluation
Qualifications:
* Degree in agriculture, economics, business, or related area; advanced degree preferred
* Experience with food systems in northern Ghana
* Minimum five years of experience promoting agricultural production and marketing or policy reform
* Proven record of successful delivery of technical assistance
* Proven managerial or supervisory experience
* Experience with USAID highly preferred
* Experience working collaboratively with the government of Ghana, international donors, and local organizations
* Strong writing and interpersonal skills
* Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
* Fluent English required
How to apply:
Send electronic submissions to RINGrecruit@chemonics.com by May 6, 2012. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com when applying for this position. Please include the name of the position and the country 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 employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, or genetic information.
Closing Date: Sunday, 06 May 2012