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:
- 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
