Chemonics seeks a staple food specialist for an anticipated five-year, DFID-funded East and Southern Africa project, to be based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, and operated throughout the region. The project aims to increase the number of individuals benefiting from participation in national and cross-border staple value chains by increasing agricultural trade and marketing of staple foods. The staple foods specialist will contribute to project strategies and provide technical expertise on staple foods market systems development. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in agronomy, agricultural economics, political economy, or other relevant field required
- Advanced experience with regional staple crop market systems in East and Southern Africa
- Knowledge of structured trading systems and current private and public initiatives to improve market structures in East and Southern Africa
- Established networks with regional organizations and firms (private sector, civil society organizations, government bodies, academic and research institutes, etc.) working to address agricultural market system failures in East and Southern Africa
- Private sector experience in staple food trade and/or transport
- Experience conducting value chain analyses for staple foods
- Technical expertise in one or more staple foods required
- Experience working on past DFID rural and agriculture development projects strongly preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluent English required
Application Instructions:
Send your resume (including references), cover letter, and contact information in electronic submissions toesastaplefood@gmail.com by December 5, 2012. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
