CARANA Corporation (
www.carana.com), a contractor for USAID, designs and directs innovative
economic growth strategies to help countries and businesses compete globally,
reducing poverty and raising living standards around the world.
www.carana.com), a contractor for USAID, designs and directs innovative
economic growth strategies to help countries and businesses compete globally,
reducing poverty and raising living standards around the world.
For 30 years,
we have specialized in market-led solutions to development challenges in more
than 100 countries, packaging our expertise with on-the-ground resources for
continuing, cost-effective results.
CARANA is recruiting
qualified candidates for the USAID-funded Rwanda Private Sector Driven
Agricultural Growth Project. This anticipated 5-year activity intends to
increase smallholder incomes by agriculture investment project in Rwanda, as
part of the larger Feed the Future Initiative. The project aims to promote
private sector investments – internationally and domestically – that contribute
to the Government of Rwanda’s Vision 2020 aim of transforming agriculture into
a market-oriented, competitive, and high-value sector.
qualified candidates for the USAID-funded Rwanda Private Sector Driven
Agricultural Growth Project. This anticipated 5-year activity intends to
increase smallholder incomes by agriculture investment project in Rwanda, as
part of the larger Feed the Future Initiative. The project aims to promote
private sector investments – internationally and domestically – that contribute
to the Government of Rwanda’s Vision 2020 aim of transforming agriculture into
a market-oriented, competitive, and high-value sector.
Duties:
- Analyze
cooperative development gaps/needs; - Develop
and roll out a training program and technical assistance for gaps
identified, particularly around organizational development and capacity to
supply larger urban, regional or international markets; - Help
link cooperatives to markets, financial products and investments; - Support
the development of cooperative business plans; - Ensure
cooperative gaps and needs are addressed in government investment plans; - Collaborate
and build capacity with the Rwanda Cooperative Agency.
Qualifications:
- Experience
in cooperative management training/TA; - In-depth
understanding of best practices in cooperative formation and business
models; - Familiarity
with value chain approaches, including experience in approaches to
developing horizontal and vertical linkages, and; - Familiarity
with the Rwanda cooperative law/policy and overall business environment
for cooperatives; - University
degree in Agriculture-related field; - Knowledge
of adult training agriculture extension methodologies; - Preference
will be given to Rwandan citizens.
How to Apply
To apply: Submit a detailed CV to Rwanda.CARANA@gmail.com.
Please specify the position title in the subject line. Qualified candidates
will be contacted with more information. CARANA is an EOE.
To apply: Submit a detailed CV to Rwanda.CARANA@gmail.com.
Please specify the position title in the subject line. Qualified candidates
will be contacted with more information. CARANA is an EOE.
