ACDI/VOCA Jobs
Country»Uganda
ACDI/VOCA Jobs: ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness.It is currently seeking to recruit the following: 1. Deputy Chief of Party Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years overseas managing large, multi-year USAID funded projects with multiple implementing partnersAdvanced degree in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience5+ years of food security/livelihoods experience; experience working with agro-pastoralist or pastoralist populations is preferred3 to 5 years proven experience and ability to motivate and manage personnel in a dynamic work environment, preferably on donor-funded projects.Strong operational management experienceDemonstrated ability to produce resultsStrong familiarity with USAID rules and regulations requiredFluency in English requiredFor more information and application see: Deputy Chief of Party Apply to: joinus{at}acdivoca.org Application deadline: December 29 2011
Country »Mozambique
1. Disease/Phytosanitary Control Specialist Responsibilities Implement a plan of operation for disease and phytosanitary control of CLYD in project areas and provide recommendations.Oversee the Junior Specialist and back-up support on selected issues such as review of draft document on CLYD analysis and trends.Provide long-distance consultation on selected disease control activities in endemic and epidemic disease zones.Provide recommendation on the most effective means of controlling rhinoceros beetle infestation.Provide oversight on effectiveness of CLYD mitigation strategies. Review maps tracking the spread of the disease and efforts to contain it. Provide regular analysis and reports on strengths and challenges of the disease-containment strategy as it progresses.Provide written reports every six months and review the infestation rate methodology; provide other documentation as required.Create guidelines addressing the rhinoceros beetle infestation.Qualifications: Minimum of master’s degree in plant pathology or related field is required; Ph.D. is preferred.Minimum of 10 years of experience in tropical horticulture/arboriculture, with some experience with CLYD mitigation preferred.High level of computer skills, including GIS-based mapping and database experience.Fluency in English is required and fluency in Portuguese is highly preferred (Spanish fluency may be substituted).Experience in Mozambique coconut sector highly preferred.Apply to: joinus{at}acdivoca.org Application deadline: 30th November 2011
For more inmformation, see: ACDI/VOCA Jobs For more NGO Jobs,see: jobs in Africa
|
