Consultancy Service to Conduct Maize and Sorghum Value chains Analysis

Request for Application: Consultancy Service to Conduct Maize and Sorghum Value chains Analysis, Algeria, Burkina- Faso, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal and Sudan

Closing date: Sunday, 10 May 2015

AFRICAN UNION UNION AFRICAINE UNIàO AFRICANA Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA P.O.Box 3243 Telephone +251 11 5517700 Cables:OAU Website : www.africa-union.org

REQUEST FOR APPLICATION

Consultancy Service to conduct Maize and Sorghum Value chains

Analysis in Sahelo-Saharan zone of Africa

ACKGROUND INFORMATION

The Semi-Arid Food Grain Research and Development (SAFGRAD) is one of the specialized technical offices of the African Union Commission in the Department of Rural Economy and Agriculture (DREA). As a technical office, the strategic mandate is to lead, coordinate and facilitate the formulation of appropriate policies and programmes that build resilience of rural livelihoods in semi-arid Africa. To achieve this, SAFGRAD activities include strengthening institutional capacities aimed at advancing agricultural research, technology transfer and adoption; enhancement of value chains; management of natural resources; and mitigation and adaptation to climate change and combating desertification. SAFGRAD vision falls within the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development (CAADP) framework which is at the heart of efforts by African governments to accelerate growth and eliminate poverty across the continent. SAFGRAD adopts regional and strategic group approach in its research activities to explore complementarity advantage in promoting collaboration and partnership across regional and economic blocks.

In furtherance of its activities in strategic commodity development, AU- SAFGRAD intends to engage the service of consultants to conduct maize and sorghum value chains analysis in the Sahelo-Saharan zone of Africa. The Commission invites applicants, who are citizens of Member States, for the consultancy service.

The study will be conducted in the following countries: Algeria, Burkina- Faso, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal and Sudan.

Post

Post title: Consultants (one per country)

Post level: Consultant

Duty Station: Countries listed above.

Immediate Supervisor: Coordinator, AU-SAFGRAD

Major duties and responsibilities (Scope of work)

Conduct a desk review of the maize and sorghum economy in the country

• review of the production and marketing trends and condition
• review of existing laws, policies, programmes and institutional frameworks put in place to encourage investments in the commodity chain

Conduct the maize and sorghum value chains mapping in each country. This will involve

• Identifying the main actors and the flows of products, money and information along the commodity chain.
• Map key policies and institutions that influence the functioning of the value chain at the national and regional level,
• Conduct focus group interviews with the major stakeholders at each section of the value chain so as to identify constraints and opportunities to reduce transaction cost and improve market access of the commodities
• Identify and analyze any institutional arrangements, public-private partnerships and formal linkages between chain actors in the value chain.
• Conduct a gender and youth analysis of value adding activities so as to highlight the power relations along the chain 3
• Facilitate and present the final report at a national stakeholders' workshop to be organized by AU-SAFGRAD in the country of study, if required
• Present the final report at a regional workshop to be organized by AU-SAFGRAD in Ouagadougou, Burkina.
• Finalize the study document and submit to AU-SAFGRAD within the time allotted.

Educational Qualifications

• An advanced University degree (Masters Level or PhD) in agricultural Science, agricultural economics, development and investment sciences, social economics or any related discipline.

Work Experience

The consultant shall have the following minimum qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience working in the agriculture or rural sector in developing countries
• Previous experience in value chain or commodity assessment, agribusiness studies, market or trade development studies, farm surveys and group analysis in Africa.

Other relevant skills

• Computer literacy and expertise in use of presentations software
• Excellent report drafting and reporting skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills in conducting field surveys and interviews.
• Conscientious and efficient in observing deadlines and achieving results.
• Takes accountability for goals and challenges.
• Effective and distinct communication ability with excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to understand, defend and explain with tact the findings of study.
• Ability to work under pressure and collaboratively with and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues

Language requirement

• Proficiency; both verbal and written, in any one of AU' working languages.
• Ability to write reports in English languages would be added advantage.

Tenure of Appointment

The consultancy is planned for a maximum period of 3 months, starting from July 2015.

Gender Mainstreaming

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Expected Outputs

Inception report: The consultant will prepare an inception report including the methodology of the study and detailed work plan in consultation with AU-SAFGRAD. Draft report: the consultant will submit a draft report for review by AU-SAFGRAD team and other key stakeholders within and outside SAFGRAD. The report will be submitted in electronic copy.

Final report: The final report will be submitted in both hard and soft copies to AU-SAFGRAD 5

Remuneration

The remuneration is a lump sum of Six thousand dollars (USD 6000) to be released as follow

• 40% at contract signing and receipt of inception report
• 30% at submission of an approved draft report
• 30% after validation and submission of the final report

In addition, AU-SAFGRAD will sponsor selected consultants to the methodology and regional workshops in Ouagadougou.

Application

To apply, please submit the following

1. A letter of intent and
2. A detailed, updated CV

The applications must be received on or before 10th of May 2015, and should be addressed to

Africa Union Commission Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)

P.O. Box 3243

Fax: +251-1-5525840/5510430

E-mail: au-recruits@africa-union.org

Chief of Party -- Southern Africa

Abt Associates seeks a Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID-funded Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• A successful record leading contracts of similar size ($75M+) and complexity;
• At least 10 years of experience, preferably some of which in the SADC region, in international trade policy and skills in at least one contract technical area (i.e., trade facilitation, agricultural development, business enabling environment reforms);
• Demonstrated ability to establish productive relationships with senior government officials, the business community, civil society, and international donors; excellent written and oral communication skills; and
• A graduate degree in a relevant discipline such as business, economics, or law.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should apply via the Abt Associates websitehttp://https//career4.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=188...

Chief of Party, Agriculture -- Southern Africa

Abt Associates seeks a Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID-funded Harmonized Seed Regulations in the SADC Region project. The purpose of this program is to provide technical assistance to implement the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Harmonized Seed Regulations (HSRs), which will increase availability of high-quality seeds of targeted crops in Feed the Future focus countries. The ideal Chief of Party will possess the following qualifications:

• A successful record leading contracts of similar size ($10M) and complexity;
• At least 10 years of experience in regional agricultural development, agricultural economics, seed production systems, seed security, food security, and commodity trade;
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of the SADC and Member State policy and institutions related to agricultural development, seed markets, regional trade, socio-economic situation, and regional and national agricultural and food security policies;
• Private sector seed industry experience is strongly preferred;
• Both expatriates and regional candidates from Southern Africa are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the Abt Associates website here:https://career4.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=19781&com...

Seed Specialist -- Southern Africa

Abt Associates seeks a Seed Specialist for the anticipated USAID-funded Harmonized Seed Regulations in the SADC Region project. The purpose of this program is to provide technical assistance to implement the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Harmonized Seed Regulations (HSRs), which will increase availability of high-quality seeds of targeted crops in Feed the Future focus countries.

The ideal Seed Specialist will possess the following qualifications:

• At least 10 years of experience in regional agricultural development, agricultural economics, seed production systems, seed security, food security, and commodity trade with PhD preferred,
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of the SADC and Member State policy and institutions related to agricultural development, seed markets, regional trade, socio-economic situation, and regional and national agricultural and food security policies;
• Demonstrated experience working with private sector partners within the seed industry;
• Regional candidates from Southern Africa are strongly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the Abt Associates website here:https://career4.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=19801&com...

Performance Monitoring / Agriculture Specialist

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has served governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance.

Position Description

IBTCI is looking for a Performance Monitoring Specialist / Agriculture Subject Matter Expert for an upcoming agriculture value chain Monitoring and Learning activity to increase the impact and cost effectiveness of the ICT Extension Challenge Fund country grantees by tracking their progress and facilitating learning and adaptation; and Enable other stakeholders to learn from this work as well.

Qualifications:

· Advanced degree in evaluation or related area;

· 10+ years of experience in evaluation of development programs in developing countries;

· Must have demonstrated skill and experience utilizing both qualitative and quantitative evaluation methodologies;

· Prior experience in evaluating agriculture and value chain projects and market information systems;

· Prior experience working with USAID

· Prior experience working in Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, and/or Senegal is preferred.

HOW TO APPLY:

APPLY

Please submit all application materials along with three references here https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com/.

Any questions please contact yinanli [AT] ibtci [dot] com

Communications/Knowledge Management Specialist - Ethiopia , Ghana , Malawi , Mozambique ,Senegal , Tanzania

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has served governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking proposals to increase the impact and cost effectiveness of the ICT Extension Challenge Fund country grantees by tracking their progress and facilitating learning and adaptation; and Enable other stakeholders to learn from this work as well. To achieve these goals, the Contractor will design and implement an approach that will meet four inter-related objectives related to monitoring and learning as follows:

· Objective 1: Finalize results framework and related documents across ICT Extension Challenge Fund Country grantees, consistent with SSTP Results Framework;

· Objective 2: Collect and report results in a timely manner using good practices;

· Objective 3: Create and facilitate a learning network among grantees;

· Objective 4: Develop and implement a dissemination plan to share learning and results with interested stakeholders

POSITION SUMMARY

The Communications/Knowledge Management person would lead the development of knowledge, skills and abilities of USAID and relevant stakeholders to prepare evidence-based materials and tools and effectively utilize them. Specific activities may include the following.

1. Advise and support the team to produce more evidence-based reporting and develop analytical products to support learning that advances and provides a forward evolution of activities
2. Asses the usefulness of learning events and environments
3. Assess current knowledge management and learning needs,
4. Design and create a knowledge management framework and implementation plan.
5. Develop the knowledge, skills and abilities of relevant stakeholders to prepare evidence-based materials and tools and effectively utilize them.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Communications/Knowledge Management Specialist should have:

· A university degree in a relevant subject area

· At least 5 years of progressive, demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of communications and knowledge management strategies for major development assistance programs; including USAID Mission work in Africa;

· Experience in Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, and/or Senegal highly desired; including experience with government Ministries and country stakeholders

· Agricultural sector experience highly desired; including familiarity with small enterprise farmers

· Excellent written and oral communication and outstanding interpersonal skills.

HOW TO APPLY:

APPLY

Please submit all application materials along with three references here https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com/.

Any questions please contact yinanli [AT] ibtci [dot] com

Senior Risk Management and Control Officer

The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) was established in 1991 to build sustainable human and institutional capacity in support of Africa’s development.  The Foundation’s goal is to improve the lives and prospects of people throughout the African continent. ACBF supports capacity development in Africa through grants making, knowledge sharing and technical assistance to countries and regional and sub-regional organizations. ACBF’s approach to capacity development focuses on addressing capacity needs and gaps as well as on stakeholder ownership of interventions, project and program sustainability and synergy of interventions with other development funding institutions.

The Foundation, seeks outstanding candidates who are known for their excellence in research, professionalism, integrity and who are committed to the challenge of capacity development in Africa to join us in the following position;

Senior Risk Management and Control Officer – Responsible for Identifying appropriate risk management model and internal control framework and Assessing the overall Governance, Risk and Control (GRC) framework of grantees during appraisal to avoid or minimize the risks associated with project implementation.

For detailed information on these positions and application process visit the website on
http://www.acbf-pact.org/opportunities/vacancies

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

‘ACBF is a smoke-free environment.’

Program Officer (Tobacco Control)

The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) was established in 1991 to build sustainable human and institutional capacity in support of Africa’s development.  The Foundation’s goal is to improve the lives and prospects of people throughout the African continent. ACBF supports capacity development in Africa through grants making, knowledge sharing and technical assistance to countries and regional and sub-regional organizations. ACBF’s approach to capacity development focuses on addressing capacity needs and gaps as well as on stakeholder ownership of interventions, project and program sustainability and synergy of interventions with other development funding institutions.

The Foundation, seeks outstanding candidates who are known for their excellence in research, professionalism, integrity and who are committed to the challenge of capacity development in Africa to join us in the following position;

Program Officer (Tobacco Control) - To coordinate the day-to-day implementation of this initiative, providing appropriate guidance and required support for successful project implementation, in close coordination with the other partners of the tobacco control initiative.

For detailed information on these positions and application process visit the website on
http://www.acbf-pact.org/opportunities/vacancies

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

‘ACBF is a smoke-free environment.’

Tobacco Control Expert

The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) was established in 1991 to build sustainable human and institutional capacity in support of Africa’s development.  The Foundation’s goal is to improve the lives and prospects of people throughout the African continent. ACBF supports capacity development in Africa through grants making, knowledge sharing and technical assistance to countries and regional and sub-regional organizations. ACBF’s approach to capacity development focuses on addressing capacity needs and gaps as well as on stakeholder ownership of interventions, project and program sustainability and synergy of interventions with other development funding institutions.

The Foundation, seeks outstanding candidates who are known for their excellence in research, professionalism, integrity and who are committed to the challenge of capacity development in Africa to join us in the following position;

Tobacco Control Expert - To coordinate collaboration work with other Tobacco Control players and enhance the technical capabilities of tobacco control organizations and civil society organisations for effective tobacco control advocacy for policy change and implementation in Africa.

For detailed information on these positions and application process visit the website on
http://www.acbf-pact.org/opportunities/vacancies

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

‘ACBF is a smoke-free environment.’

AECF Agribusiness Africa Window - 2015

The 2nd round of the AECF Agribusiness Africa Window (AAW) is a special fund that is open to business ideas across Africa. The AECF AAW R2 will support business ideas in the fields of agribusiness, financial services and value chains which extend across Africa and international markets. Business ideas that qualify for funding must have positive impact on the rural poor: delivering increased employment reduced costs and improved productivity.

To apply to AAWR2, you need to register your business by providing your contact details, some information about your company and a valid email address. During the registration process, you must also read and accept the AECF Terms and Conditions that are standard for all AECF competitions.

Once you are registered, you will be able to download the AAWR2 application form template and the guidance notes to help you fill in the application form. The window for receiving applications will be open from 6th November 2014 to 28th February 2015.

APPLY

Multiple Job Vacancies at Green Climate Fund - Jan 2015

Multiple Job Vacancies

Risk Manager

Environmental Specialist

Country Operations Dialogue Specialist

Accredited Entities Specialist

Insurance & Guarantee Specialist

Structured Finance Specialist

Urban, Transport and Disaster Risk Reduction Officer

Forest and Land Use Officer

In addition, SRI Executive Search has been commissioned by the Fund's Secretariat to assist with the recruitment for other positions. Job descriptions, as well as the instructions on how and by when to apply, can be found on the website of SRI Executive Search.

More information on the Fund's host city Songdo (Incheon City), as well as the links the Government of the Republic of Korea and Incheon City provided on the living conditions for the Secretariat staff in Songdo and the Incheon Free Economic Zone, can be found here. 

Chief of party - Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda

Chemonics seeks chiefs of party for multiple anticipated USAID-funded water, sanitation, and hygiene projects in East Africa, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, and Ethiopia. The projects aim to scale up water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) service delivery, improve access to WASH financing and credit, to enhance cross-sectoral integration of WASH services (including nutrition and maternal and child health), and strengthen environmental sustainability and water resource institutions. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide overall project leadership, management, and technical direction
• Serve as primary liaison with USAID, host-country government officials, and international and regional partners
• Coordinate and oversee contract management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, including compliance with USAID regulations and timely submission of all project deliverables
• Supervise project technical and administrative staff, collaboratively creating and implementing a strategic long-term vision for the project while effectively mitigating risk and managing performance
• Liaise and fortify relationships with key partners within USAID, country governments, international donors, subcontractors, local NGOs, and the private sector; facilitate coordination and share lessons learned and best practices across partners and stakeholders
• Provide strategic technical expertise to shape project implementation, applying cutting-edge, creative, and community-driven solutions to WASH challenges in East Africa

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in international development, water/sanitation engineering, public health, business administration, or related field of study required
• Minimum five years of experience in a senior leadership position managing WASH-focused programs or working in health, environment and natural resources management, policy, and financing, preferably in East Africa
• Experience managing and implementing large USAID- or other donor-funded projects
• Technical expertise in design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of water, sanitation, and hygiene programs
• Experience in strengthening institutions related to WASH services, including WASH credit/financing, market-based WASH service provision strategies, small business development, and strengthening of new and existing governance structures
• Practical knowledge of participative and community-led water, sanitation, and hygiene strategies
• Technical skill in cross-sectoral application of WASH principles to promote maternal and child health, nutrition, and water resource management
• Ability to build relationships with government officials, international donors, and local community stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills
• Ability to work and travel in remote areas of the country to oversee program implementation and provide technical expertise
• Experience living and working in East Africa preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in Kiswahili or other East African languages desired

​​Application Instructions:

​Send electronic submissions to EAFWASHCOP@chemonics.com by December 31, 2014. Please include "Chief of Party" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

 

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "EAF WASH - Chief of Party" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

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Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.​

Technical experts - Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Chemonics seeks technical specialists for an anticipated multiyear, USAID-funded trade and investment program aimed at increasing global competitiveness, intra-regional trade, and food security in Southern Africa. The project will spur inclusive economic growth by promoting an enabling environment for trade and investment, promoting regional integration and trade, expanding African capacity to effectively access and benefit from global markets, and encouraging U.S. companies to trade with and invest in Africa. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. 

We are seeking technical specialists in the following areas: 

• ​Trade facilitation and investment
• Economic policy
• AGOA trade
• Agricultural trade
• Value chain development and market linkages
• Local capacity building and institutional development
• Monitoring, evaluation, and learning
• Gender analysis 

Responsibilities include: 

• ​Provide technical input to project implementation to achieve targets in poverty reduction and food security
• Ensure that project assistance is technically sound and appropriate for the local context
• Write and contribute toward reports and other deliverables 
• Liaise with the regional governments and intergovernmental organizations, stakeholders, and counterparts in the public and private sectors
• Collaboratively implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision 

Qualifications: 

• ​Master's degree or higher in business, economics, international trade, trade policy, investment or finance, international relations, or related technical area 
• Minimum three to eight years of relevant development experience designing, implementing, and managing USAID or other donor-funded development programs; minimum three years in Southern Africa required
• Experience in key areas listed above with proven ability to achieve program targets 
• Ability and desire to work collaboratively with governmental bodies in Southern Africa, international donors, local partners, and the private sector
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of appropriate technologies   
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation, data collection and management, and knowledge sharing
• Demonstrated interest in building capacity of local partners 
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity 
• Fluency in English required 

​​

Application Instructions:

Send electronic submissions to ChemonicsSATIH@gmail.com by December 30th. Please include technical experts in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "technical experts - trade and investment program" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

​​​​Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.​​

Consultancy Service on ‘Diagnostic Study of Goat Value Chains in Pastoral and Agro-Pastoral areas of Kenya.’

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST(CONSULTING SERVICES)

Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) provides Policy and Capacity building support to its member states. As part of the Danish Government Support to the Secretariat, we are seeking Expression of Interest (EOI) from suitable firms to provide consultancy service on ‘Diagnostic Study of Goat Value Chains in Pastoral and Agro-Pastoral areas of Kenya.’

The specific objectives of the consultancy service are:

1. Assess the current situation analysis of goat value chains in Northern Kenya;
2. Document the main constraints along the goat value chains
3. Forward options for upgrading of goat value chains

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). Consultants may constitute joint-ventures to enhance their chances of qualification.

Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the IGAD Procurement and Grants Manual approved on 12th July 2012 and revised on 31st March 2014.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 7:30am-2:30pm.

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 15 January 2015on or before 2:00pm.

Procurement Unit

Intergovernmental Authority on Development,

P. O. Box 2653,

E-mail: procurement@igad.intThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Fax: +253 356994,353520

Djibouti, Republic of Djibouti

IGAD Secretariat shall only respond to shortlisted candidates.IGAD is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Technical experts

Chemonics seeks technical specialists for an anticipated multiyear, USAID-funded trade and investment program aimed at increasing global competitiveness, intra-regional trade, and food security in Southern Africa. The project will spur inclusive economic growth by promoting an enabling environment for trade and investment, promoting regional integration and trade, expanding African capacity to effectively access and benefit from global markets, and encouraging U.S. companies to trade with and invest in Africa. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

We are seeking technical specialists in the following areas:

• ​Trade facilitation and investment
• Economic policy
• AGOA trade
• Agricultural trade
• Value chain development and market linkages
• Local capacity building and institutional development
• Monitoring, evaluation, and learning
• Gender analysis

Responsibilities include:

• ​Provide technical input to project implementation to achieve targets in poverty reduction and food security
• Ensure that project assistance is technically sound and appropriate for the local context
• Write and contribute toward reports and other deliverables
• Liaise with the regional governments and intergovernmental organizations, stakeholders, and counterparts in the public and private sectors
• Collaboratively implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision

Qualifications:

• ​Master's degree or higher in business, economics, international trade, trade policy, investment or finance, international relations, or related technical area
• Minimum three to eight years of relevant development experience designing, implementing, and managing USAID or other donor-funded development programs; minimum three years in Southern Africa required
• Experience in key areas listed above with proven ability to achieve program targets
• Ability and desire to work collaboratively with governmental bodies in Southern Africa, international donors, local partners, and the private sector
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of appropriate technologies
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation, data collection and management, and knowledge sharing
• Demonstrated interest in building capacity of local partners
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English required

HOW TO APPLY:

Application Instructions:

Send electronic submissions to ChemonicsSATIH@gmail.com by December 30th. Please include technical experts in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification formand submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "technical experts - trade and investment program" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

​​​​Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.​​