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Agricultural Policy Specialist, Indonesia

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.

Agricultural Policy Specialist, Indonesia

We are currently seeking an Agricultural Policy Specialist for on an upcoming five-year, multimillion dollar USAID program in Indonesia. This is an agricultural marketing and productivity program focusing on upgrading and modernizing priority agricultural value chains for the purpose of generating economic growth and reducing poverty. This position is contingent on ACDI/VOCA being awarded the program.

Responsibilities:
• Analyze and develop project activities to address regulatory reform constraints.
• Work with relevant GOI agencies, private sector entities and NGOs to improve the competitiveness of the agriculture sector.
• Identify major policy constraints regarding policy as it applies to competitiveness in target value chains.
• Develop an advocacy campaign for policy reform with value chain stakeholders.

Qualifications:
• Minimum 10 years’ experience, with at least seven years in agricultural policy reform.
• Minimum of master’s degree in agricultural economics or other relevant field is required.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, willingness to innovate and ability to think systematically.
• Previous experience in policy work in Indonesia or South Asia is required.
• Fluency in English is required, working level skills in Bahasa is preferred.

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55568361D43515B7E59192F7755186202627A48. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.