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Senior Technical Position, Liberia

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Agribusiness Systems International (ASI), founded in 1991 by experts within ACDI/VOCA, is a nonprofit consulting organization that provides agribusiness technical services in support of private sector development that facilitates increasingly competitive and dynamic agricultural systems. As a wholly-owned support institution, ASI draws upon its parent organization’s 48 years of experience expanding economic opportunities in over 145 nations.

Multiple Senior Technical Positions, Liberia

We are currently recruiting for senior technical positions for an upcoming multi-year market development program in Liberia. Liberians and/or nationals from neighboring West African countries are highly encouraged to apply. Possible start date is November 2011, and the positions are subject to ASI being awarded the program. Using the Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P) approach, the program will facilitate the development of multiple agricultural markets and value chains and work towards the overall goal of substantially increasing the income and employment opportunities for a large number of poor women, men and youth.

ASI is interested in professionals with experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • M4P approach and/or value chain development
  • Private sector experience in commodities such as cocoa, palm oil, rice, cassava, vegetables, fruits, rubber, etc.
  • Capacity building/training for smallholder farmer groups/associations
  • Market-oriented enabling environment or policy
  • Poverty and Livelihoods


Qualifications

  • Minimum 5-10 years of relevant experience in one or more relevant technical disciplines
  • University degree in agronomy, agricultural economics, business management or other relevant field
  • Experience working in West Africa, preferably Liberia
  • Experience working with the private sector highly desirable, or private-sector-oriented development projects preferred.
  • Demonstrated capacity to innovate, take a systemic approach to market development, and facilitate sustainable solutions to problems
  • Experience working with private sector actors is preferred.


Contact Details

Contact:
Lars Volz
Telephone:
202-000-0000
Email:
lvolz@acdivoca.org

Application Instructions

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55469361D43515B7E59192F77561F6B0662774B . No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

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