Chemonics International has open Job vacancies for highly qualified Kenyan applicants.
Chemonics International, a U.S. based international development consulting firm, seeks qualified short- and long-term professionals for the anticipated USAID-funded Kenya Agricultural Value Chain Enterprises Project, a 5-year, $55 million dollar activity which will increase agricultural productivity in selected staples, horticulture, and dairy value chains.
We are seeking specialists in the following areas:
Production, transformation, and commercialization of staple foods (maize, sorghum, cassava, yams)
Nutrition integration
Gender integration
Youth development
Value chain competitiveness (staple foods, horticulture, dairy)
Institutional capacity building
Public-private partnerships
Storage, processing, post-harvest handling, sanitation/phytosanitation
Agricultural finance
Trade and policy analysis
Agribusiness and marketing
USAID finance, grants, administration
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree plus at least 5 years relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree plus at least 10 years revelant experience
Proven track record in successful delivery of technical assistance and management/supervisory experience on large, complex development programs
Prior experience with USAID projects strongly preferred
Understanding of Feed the Future/food security performance indicators preferred
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Excellent oral and written communication skills
For senior positions, at least 5 years of experience designing, managing, and implementing multifaceted economic growth, agricultural development, food security, and nutrition programs.
Application Instructions:
Send CV and cover letter to chemonics.kenya@gmail.com by May 27, 2012. Please indicate area of expertise in cover letter and subject line of email.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
No telephone inquiries, please.
Finalists will be contacted.
Chemonics International, a U.S. based international development consulting firm, seeks qualified short- and long-term professionals for the anticipated USAID-funded Kenya Agricultural Value Chain Enterprises Project, a 5-year, $55 million dollar activity which will increase agricultural productivity in selected staples, horticulture, and dairy value chains.
We are seeking specialists in the following areas:
Production, transformation, and commercialization of staple foods (maize, sorghum, cassava, yams)
Nutrition integration
Gender integration
Youth development
Value chain competitiveness (staple foods, horticulture, dairy)
Institutional capacity building
Public-private partnerships
Storage, processing, post-harvest handling, sanitation/phytosanitation
Agricultural finance
Trade and policy analysis
Agribusiness and marketing
USAID finance, grants, administration
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree plus at least 5 years relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree plus at least 10 years revelant experience
Proven track record in successful delivery of technical assistance and management/supervisory experience on large, complex development programs
Prior experience with USAID projects strongly preferred
Understanding of Feed the Future/food security performance indicators preferred
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Excellent oral and written communication skills
For senior positions, at least 5 years of experience designing, managing, and implementing multifaceted economic growth, agricultural development, food security, and nutrition programs.
Application Instructions:
Send CV and cover letter to chemonics.kenya@gmail.com by May 27, 2012. Please indicate area of expertise in cover letter and subject line of email.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
No telephone inquiries, please.
Finalists will be contacted.
