JOB
OPPORTUNITY
Business,
Market & Finance Development Specialist:
Feed the
Future Rwanda Sustainable Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition Activity
Global Communities
is seeking a
Business, Market & Finance Development Specialist for the
anticipated USAID Feed the Future Rwanda Sustainable Food, Agriculture, and
Nutrition Activity. The objectiv
e of the program is to sustainably
increase smallholder farmer incomes, improve the nutritional status of Rwandan
women and children, and increase the resilience of the agriculture and food
system to the changing climate
Responsibilities:
The Business, Market
& Finance Development Specialist will work to integrate the poor into
market opportunities. Qualified candidates will also need to demonstrate
familiarity with and commitment to addressing (gender) inclusive development
and systems thinking including gender expertise.
Requirements:
Education: Master’s
Degree or higher in business, economic, marketing, finance, or a closely
related field.
Experience:
·
Five (5) years of progressively more responsible international work experience
in developing business opportunities for the poor, in rural areas or as part of
agricultural value chains.
·
Experience working directly to integrate the poor, particularly smallholder
farmers, into market opportunities.
·
Experience and understanding of market facilitation approaches to increase
productivity for smallholder’s farmers
·
Experience working on programs of similar size and scope, preferred.
·
Solid foundation in agribusiness, value chains, and market opportunities for
the poor.
·
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Rwandan citizens are
strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Please apply by sending your CV
and cover letter to the email address listed below
Email: Localrecruitment@globalcommunities.org
Deadline for
submission is September 15, 2017.