Reconnaissance Advisor, Angola

Organization:

ACDI/VOCA

Location:

Angola (Angola)

Website:

www.acdivoca.org

Contact Information:

Lars Volz

Phone:

202-000-0000

Email:

lvolz@acdivoca.org

Description:

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.

Reconnaissance Advisor, Angola

We are currently seeking a Reconnaissance Advisor for a consultancy in Angola focused on enhancing agriculture-led economic growth and food security through improving agricultural policy, productivity, and market linkages. This short-term assignment will involve work in Angola and follow-up reporting responsibilities. The Reconnaissance Advisor will gather detailed information on potential value chains and geographic targets, establish contact with potential partners, and substantively frame ACDI/VOCA's technical strategy. Due to processing times and logistics, applicants must be in possession of a valid and current Angolan visa.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, arrange and hold meetings with key stakeholders in relevant regions.
• Gather information in the field on potential target value chains, drawing from value chain experience to assess and identify specific opportunities.
• Meet with key stakeholders such as donors, the Government of Angola, other implementing companies, industry association representatives, and private sector actors to identify key private sector actors, lead firms, and associations for possible collaboration.
• Contribute to proposal preparation, including technical writing.
• Produce a detailed report of all in-country work.
• Provide feedback and support to Headquarters leads.

Qualification:

• 8 years of relevant experience identifying value chain and market opportunities for donor-funded projects.
• Master's degree in international development, agriculture, economics, or other relevant subject preferred.
• Demonstrated technical strategy and proposal preparation experience.
• Previous experience with USAID-funded programs.
• Proven ability to successfully liaise will government representatives, local organizations, donor agents, possible partners, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Demonstrated proficiency in value chain assessment and proposal preparation
• Fluency in English required, Portuguese language highly desired.
• Candidates must be in possession of a valid and current Angolan Visa.

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55564361D43515B7E59192F775517680362774B. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.