Value Chain Advisor, Regional Agricultural Development Project

Background
	Creative Associates International (Creative) is a dynamic and fast-growing professional services firm that specializes in international development in the areas of education, democratic transitions and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Washington, D.C., the firm has field presence in 20 countries worldwide with a strong and diverse portfolio that includes global contracts with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other clients including the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense. The firm has earned a solid reputation among its clients and missions worldwide and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. Creative’s Communities in Transition (CIT) Division works with nations and local communities worldwide to promote participatory, peaceful, and democratic approaches to change. CIT operates in areas of political transitions, livelihoods, governance and elections.
	Project Description
	The primary objective of the Regional Agricultural Development Program (RADP) is to foster economic growth for farmers and agribusiness, strengthen market access, build food security, and enhance high agricultural value chains.
	Position Summary
	Based in Kandahar, the Value Chain Advisor (VCA) will have a background in agricultural production, domestic market linkages, and capacity building in niche agricultural value chains relevant to Afghanistan’s diverse ecological zones for an anticipated USAID agricultural development project. Anticipated duties include managing implementation of sector activities including outreach; supply-side agricultural-related interventions with technology and production improvements; and domestic market development. Position will be responsible for deliverables and budget for sector program; building and maintaining relationships with relevant national and local government, private sector, and community stakeholders; and providing strategic direction and capacity building to the sector team.
	Reporting and Supervision
	The VCA will report to the Chief of Party.
	Required Work Experience
	Minimum 3-5 years of international development experience in managing and implementing large agriculture programs in transitional, Islamic, and post-conflict countries Minimum 3-4 years of supervisory experience, developing water supply and canal distribution systems Direct supervision of diverse team of agro-economists, extension workers and support staff Experience developing value chain activities to support farmers and private sector partners Track record of project design and project implementation capacity building working with host government, local private sector and other actors. Prior experience working with agriculture development activities, particularly in high-value crop value chain development at the farm community level. Experience working with counter-narcotic alternative development activities Experience working with multiple stakeholder, from high-level government officials to small farmers
	Required Education
	Master’s Degree or higher in agricultural production, agricultural science, water resources management, international development, business management or related field.
	Required Skills and Qualifications
	Fluency in English Strong interpersonal and writing skills Possess interpersonal skills and hold staff accountable for outputs and results, including communications with stakeholders Experience interacting with senior host-government counterparts Demonstrated organizational skills Experience in Afghanistan or South Asia Collaborate with contractors, local implementing partners and teams implementing USG- and other donor-funded programs Demonstrated ethical management approach
	Type of Post
	Unaccompanied
	Application Instructions
	To apply for this position, please complete and submit our simple on-line form, where you can upload your résumé and other documents.
	Only if you are unable to submit online, may you send your résumé and cover letter by e-mail to RMS@CreativeDC.com with "Afghanistan - Value Chain Advisor, Regional Agricultural Development Project CODE:PRP49316" on the subject line. Please note only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please. Creative is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA).