We are seeking Chief of Party candidates for a
multiyear, USAID-funded project in Rwanda, Private-Sector Driven Agricultural
Growth (PSD-AG). The program will increase smallholder incomes by promoting
private sector investments that contribute to the government of Rwanda’s Vision
2020 aim of “transforming agriculture into a market-oriented, competitive,
and high value-sector.”
multiyear, USAID-funded project in Rwanda, Private-Sector Driven Agricultural
Growth (PSD-AG). The program will increase smallholder incomes by promoting
private sector investments that contribute to the government of Rwanda’s Vision
2020 aim of “transforming agriculture into a market-oriented, competitive,
and high value-sector.”
Technical Qualifications:
- Experience in a mix of value chain
competitiveness, investment promotion, agribusiness development, and
business enabling environment. - Demonstrated experience in managing market-led
agriculture investment promotion programs, preferably with a value chain
growth focus. - Proven ability to analyze and identify
national and international market opportunities, build commercially viable
relationships with private sector actors and facilitate investments in
upgrading. - Demonstrated effectiveness in building
partnerships with host country governments, and providing advisory support
to senior level decision makers. - Demonstrated experience in policy formulation
and analysis, particularly as it relates to trade and investment
promotion.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of 15 years of progressively
responsible supervisory work experience. - At least 5 years of chief-of-party experience
in managing large (at least $10 million) USAID-funded projects. - Fluency in English and French preferred.
- M.S., M.B.A., or other post-graduate degree in
trade, agricultural development, institutional development or other
relevant field.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to follow the
link below to apply
link below to apply
No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities
encouraged to apply. EOE.