Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 60 projects in 30 countries and total revenues of $173 million.
Private Sector Specialist, Liberia
We are currently seeking a Private Sector Specialist for the USAID-funded Forest Incomes for Environmental Sustainability (FIFES) program. FIFES is designed to provide broad support to biodiversity conservation and economic growth in Liberia. The goal of the activity is to develop key rural farmers and forest-dependent communities that combat drivers of deforestation and biodiversity loss.
Responsibilities:
· Serves as the principal advisor to the COP on forestry enterprises, private sector, and small enterprise development.
· Provides technical leadership for activates that cover identification of potential forestry enterprises products, harvesting, processing, and marketing of forestry products, including value-added manufactured products.
· Works closely with forest communities, entrepreneurs, relevant partners, and line ministries to enhance and engage private sector development and investment in activity field sites.
· Supports the Chief of Party in attaining project goals and objectives by providing technical advice and direction.
· Oversees day-to-day planning, design and operations of technical teams to ensure effective project implementation.
· Leads development and implementation of strategies to strengthen private sector investment in forestry enterprises.
· Ensures integration and synergies across project components.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Strongly preferred Master’s degree or equivalent in agriculture, economics, marketing, business administration, or related area or equivalent.
· At least ten years of relevant experience, five of which should be in Liberia.
· At least five years of experience managing and coordinating forestry market development activities strongly preferred.
· Experience designing public-private partnerships.
· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with institutional and private sector partners and stakeholders in Liberia.
· Excellent writing and communication skills.
· Ability to use the latest ICT technology and computer software programs.
· Professional fluency in English required.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556D361D43515B7E59192F7757176B05627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
