Chemonics International Food Security / Nutrition / Agribusiness Specialists Jobs in Kenya

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 April 15, 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.