Country: Malawi
Closing date: 31 Dec 2015
IESC – the International Executive Service Corps – is a US based not-for-profit with a focus on supporting private enterprise in developing countries. We have worked in partnership with local people in 130 countries - mainly with the generous support of USAID - designing, implementing, managing and evaluating a wide range of market driven solutions along the entire value chain of a company or industry.
IESC is seeking an agribusiness development specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded program in Malawi focused on agricultural value chain development. It is anticipated that the program will sustainably reduce rural poverty and malnutrition through the integration of equitable market-led value chain development and nutrition interventions. This position will be full-time and based in Malawi.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work to improve the economic future and quality of life of Malawian beneficiaries;
- Provide guidance, technical support and documentation support to enhance the productivity and expansion of agribusiness enterprises;
- Serve as the technical support for all agribusiness related activities;
- Identify technologies, practices, tools, equipment, varieties and partners that have the greatest potential to improve the agricultural productivity in the region;
- Participate in the development of work plans, program reviews, and assessments, monitoring activities, learning and evaluations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in agribusiness, agronomy, agricultural economics, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred;
- Minimum seven years of experience with project design, development and management of agribusiness development projects of equivalent experience working in the private sector in the agribusiness sectors;
- Malawi nationals highly encouraged to apply;
- Experience in promoting access to finance for youth and women is desirable;
- Familiarity and experience with international development principles and practices;
- Experience working in Malawi required;
- English fluency required.
How to apply:
Visit http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IESCORG&cws=1&rid=142 to apply.