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Location: Africa.

Country » Kenya

Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., seeks experienced professionals for an anticipated livestock growth project in Kenya funded by USAID.

This five-year contract aims to improve the inclusiveness and competitiveness of livestock value chains in Marsabit and Garissa while furthering livestock-related economic opportunities.

Specific areas of expertise include: improved livestock productivity, animal science, range management, livestock marketing, dairy/meat processing, agribusiness management, pastoral livestock systems, animal nutrition/health, and breeding.

Chief of Party

Minimum 10 years experience, including 5 years as COP or Senior Programme Manager, working in livestock or agricultural development programs in the Horn of Africa, including pastoral areas.

Strong communications skills and proven ability to work collaboratively with host-country officials, donor organizations, and other key stakeholders.

All candidates must possess Master’s degree in relevant field or Bachelor’s degree plus 7 years relevant experience and English fluency. Experience in Kenya or E. Africa, specifically in pastoral areas, preferred.

Application Instructions:

Please submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to chemonicsregalrecruit [at] gmail.com by May 25, 2012.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries please.

Finalists will be contacted.

Value Chain Competitiveness and Inclusiveness Expert / DCOP

Minimum 10 years regional/international experience in relevant technical sector.

Demonstrated success implementing programs using USAID’s facilitated value chains approach.

Strong background in gender integration and women’s empowerment.

Application Instructions:

Please submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to chemonicsregalrecruit [at] gmail.com by May 25, 2012.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries please.

Finalists will be contacted.

Livestock Specialist

Minimum 10 years experience in livestock development, including marketing and processing.

Minimum 5 years experience managing or evaluating livestock programs in the Horn of Africa.

Application Instructions:

Please submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to chemonicsregalrecruit [at] gmail.com by May 25, 2012.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries please.

Finalists will be contacted.

Chief Financial Officer

Minimum 10 years financial management/administration experience for international projects.

Minimum 3 years experience in management of sub-grants and sub-contracts.

Demonstrated knowledge of USAID regulations and donor reporting requirements.

Application Instructions:

Please submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to chemonicsregalrecruit [at] gmail.com by May 25, 2012.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries please.

Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics International is 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 preferredUnderstanding 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 [at] gmail.com by May 27, 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.

We are seeking specialists in the following areas:

Water management , engineering, and irrigation

Production, transformation, and commercialization of staple foods

Agribusiness and marketing

Processing and value addition

Nutrition, gender, and youth integration

Value chain competitiveness (staple grains and legumes, horticulture, dairy)

Institutional capacity building

Public-private partnerships

Post harvest handling and storage

Agricultural finance

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree plus at least 7 years relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree plus at least 10 years relevant 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 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 agricultural development, food security, and nutrition programs.

Application Instructions:

Send CV and cover letter to chemonics.kenya [at] gmail.com by June 10, 2012.

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.

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