Technical Specialists, 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 in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 93 projects in 40 countries and revenues of $124 million.
We are currently seeking technical specialists for on an upcoming five-year, multi-million 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.
Monitoring and Evaluation Manager: Responsibilities: Guide the technical direction of the M&E approach and strategy; Oversee and coordinate all work related to M&E activities of ACDI/VOCA Indonesia’s program, including 1) routine monitoring of program activities, 2) baseline analysis, mid-term, final evaluation assessment and 3) special studies or reports as determined necessary by program progress; Prepare and conduct trainings on M&E topics for staff and beneficiaries, collaborating with other trainers to ensure M&E is utilized and managed properly; Ensure compliance with ACDI/VOCA’s corporate M&E systems; Must be able to coordinate all M&E activities with local and international partners. Qualifications: Minimum of 7 years’ experience developing, implementing and managing M&E systems in agricultural development program. Minimum of master’s degree in agricultural development, sociology, statistics, international relations or other relevant field preferred. Proven experience and skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods, survey design and implementation, statistical data analysis required. Experience with USAID-funded projects is preferred. Fluency in Bahasa and English is required.
Value Chain Experts in Coffee, Cocoa, Vegetable and Fruits/Flower Sectors:: Responsibilities: Work with upstream and downstream producer organizations in selected value chains such as coffee, cocoa, vegetables and fruits/flowers; Develop and deliver training materials/modules on various aspects or functions of a value chain: assessing market opportunities; evaluating investment needs to upgrade production (and processing); developing a bankable business plan; accessing finance; improving production practices; upgrading post-harvest handling and storage; adding value through processing, shipping and packing; and establishing strong working relationship with buyers. Qualifications: Minimum 8 years’ experience working on donor-funded rural development and agricultural projects. Minimum of master’s degree in agriculture, agricultural economics, economics, or closely related field is required. Experience working to increase production and trade of agricultural products through the formation and strengthening of farmer group enterprises, as well as value chain or agribusiness associations; Experience strengthening agricultural value chains by introducing new technology, participatory planning of production and marketing activities, improved market information, and targeted business development services; Experience with USAID-funded projects is strongly preferred. Fluency in Bahasa and English is required.
Agricultural Marketing: Responsibilities: Provide overall technical direction for project activities directed at increasing market and processing opportunities and market efficiency. Train farmers and producer groups to better understand and analyze their markets. Work with farmers and producer groups to create new and/or diversified market linkages. Collaborate with the private sector to facilitate the purchasing and transport of agricultural products that meet target market quality standards. Qualifications: Minimum of 7 years’ experience in agribusiness marketing, specifically in working with smallholder farmers and the private sector. Minimum of master’s degree in a subject related to agricultural marketing (technical agriculture, marketing, agricultural economics, business, etc.) or related field is required. Experience with USAID-funded projects is strongly preferred. Fluency in Bahasa and English is required.
ACDI/VOCA is also collecting CVs for long term and short-term technical and administrative experts.
Qualifications:
• Minimum 10 years of relevant and progressive work experience in developing country(ies) focusing on issues such as:
• market linkages
• market information systems
• post-harvest handling
• association development/business development services (BDS)
• financial services, microfinance, access to credit
• agriculture/trade policy development and implementation
• grants management
Please apply online at http://www.acdivoca.org/internationaljobs. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
We are currently seeking technical specialists for on an upcoming five-year, multi-million 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.
Monitoring and Evaluation Manager: Responsibilities: Guide the technical direction of the M&E approach and strategy; Oversee and coordinate all work related to M&E activities of ACDI/VOCA Indonesia’s program, including 1) routine monitoring of program activities, 2) baseline analysis, mid-term, final evaluation assessment and 3) special studies or reports as determined necessary by program progress; Prepare and conduct trainings on M&E topics for staff and beneficiaries, collaborating with other trainers to ensure M&E is utilized and managed properly; Ensure compliance with ACDI/VOCA’s corporate M&E systems; Must be able to coordinate all M&E activities with local and international partners. Qualifications: Minimum of 7 years’ experience developing, implementing and managing M&E systems in agricultural development program. Minimum of master’s degree in agricultural development, sociology, statistics, international relations or other relevant field preferred. Proven experience and skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods, survey design and implementation, statistical data analysis required. Experience with USAID-funded projects is preferred. Fluency in Bahasa and English is required.
Value Chain Experts in Coffee, Cocoa, Vegetable and Fruits/Flower Sectors:: Responsibilities: Work with upstream and downstream producer organizations in selected value chains such as coffee, cocoa, vegetables and fruits/flowers; Develop and deliver training materials/modules on various aspects or functions of a value chain: assessing market opportunities; evaluating investment needs to upgrade production (and processing); developing a bankable business plan; accessing finance; improving production practices; upgrading post-harvest handling and storage; adding value through processing, shipping and packing; and establishing strong working relationship with buyers. Qualifications: Minimum 8 years’ experience working on donor-funded rural development and agricultural projects. Minimum of master’s degree in agriculture, agricultural economics, economics, or closely related field is required. Experience working to increase production and trade of agricultural products through the formation and strengthening of farmer group enterprises, as well as value chain or agribusiness associations; Experience strengthening agricultural value chains by introducing new technology, participatory planning of production and marketing activities, improved market information, and targeted business development services; Experience with USAID-funded projects is strongly preferred. Fluency in Bahasa and English is required.
Agricultural Marketing: Responsibilities: Provide overall technical direction for project activities directed at increasing market and processing opportunities and market efficiency. Train farmers and producer groups to better understand and analyze their markets. Work with farmers and producer groups to create new and/or diversified market linkages. Collaborate with the private sector to facilitate the purchasing and transport of agricultural products that meet target market quality standards. Qualifications: Minimum of 7 years’ experience in agribusiness marketing, specifically in working with smallholder farmers and the private sector. Minimum of master’s degree in a subject related to agricultural marketing (technical agriculture, marketing, agricultural economics, business, etc.) or related field is required. Experience with USAID-funded projects is strongly preferred. Fluency in Bahasa and English is required.
ACDI/VOCA is also collecting CVs for long term and short-term technical and administrative experts.
Qualifications:
• Minimum 10 years of relevant and progressive work experience in developing country(ies) focusing on issues such as:
• market linkages
• market information systems
• post-harvest handling
• association development/business development services (BDS)
• financial services, microfinance, access to credit
• agriculture/trade policy development and implementation
• grants management
Please apply online at http://www.acdivoca.org/internationaljobs. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
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