Value Chain Consultant, Sudan
Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 90 projects in 40 countries and revenues of $124 million.
Value Chain Consultant, Sudan
We are currently seeking a consultant to lead a team of local staff in conducting value chain analyses for the Food Agribusiness and Rural Markets (FARM) project in Southern Sudan. The objective is to assess the maize, sorghum, cassava, and groundnut value chains and develop competitiveness strategies that will inform project interventions. The consultant will evaluate market opportunities both domestically and within neighboring countries, and identify critical constraints and upgrading opportunities that will open markets to local smallholder production. The estimated level of effort is 32 days and activities will based in the Equitoria regions of Southern Sudan.
Qualifications:
• Minimum five years of experience conducting value chain analysis of relevant crops.
• University degree in agronomy, agricultural economics, business management or other relevant field (advanced degree is preferred).
• Experience working with international or regional NGOs and companies on USAID-funded projects is preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English is required.
• Experience working in Sudan and/or East Africa is required.
Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556F361D43515B7E59192F7755196E0C627A48. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE
Value Chain Consultant, Sudan
We are currently seeking a consultant to lead a team of local staff in conducting value chain analyses for the Food Agribusiness and Rural Markets (FARM) project in Southern Sudan. The objective is to assess the maize, sorghum, cassava, and groundnut value chains and develop competitiveness strategies that will inform project interventions. The consultant will evaluate market opportunities both domestically and within neighboring countries, and identify critical constraints and upgrading opportunities that will open markets to local smallholder production. The estimated level of effort is 32 days and activities will based in the Equitoria regions of Southern Sudan.
Qualifications:
• Minimum five years of experience conducting value chain analysis of relevant crops.
• University degree in agronomy, agricultural economics, business management or other relevant field (advanced degree is preferred).
• Experience working with international or regional NGOs and companies on USAID-funded projects is preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English is required.
• Experience working in Sudan and/or East Africa is required.
Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556F361D43515B7E59192F7755196E0C627A48. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE
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