Value chain advisor Afghanistan

Chemonics seeks a value chain advisor to help lead and manage the anticipated USAID-funded Afghanistan Regional Agricultural Development Program (RADP-South). This program will aim to foster economic growth for farmers and agribusinesses through increased productivity and production in target regions; strengthen market access and increase the profitability of small and medium agribusinesses; build food security and support the adoption of licit crops, with a focus on wheat, livestock, and other value chains; and increase women's participation in high-value agricultural value chain activities. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

 

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in agriculture, business management, economics, or related field required
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in implementing large donor-funded agricultural value chain activities and developing water supply and canal distribution systems, particularly in transitional, Islamic, or post-conflict countries
• Three to five years of progressively responsible supervisory experience; direct supervision of a diverse team of professionals that includes agroeconomists, extension workers, and support staff
• Experience developing value chain activities to support farmers and private-sector partners
• Record of project design and implementation capacity building, working with a range of stakeholders, including host governments, local private sectors, and small farmers
• Experience in agricultural development, particularly development of value chain development for high-value crops at the farm community level
• Experience in Afghanistan, South Asia, or similar area
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills​
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity 
• Willingness to live and work in Afghanistan​ required
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in Dari or Pashto preferred

Application Instructions: 

Please send electronic submissions to AfghanistanRADPVCA@chemonics.com by October 15, 2012. Please list the position title in the subject line and include a CV, cover letter, and three recent professional references. 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 "Value Chain Advisor - RADP-South” 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 employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.​