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Horticulture Specialist, Mozambique

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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 76 projects in 36 countries and revenues of approximately $168 million.
Horticulture Specialist, Mozambique
We are currently seeking a Horticulture Specialist for a prospective multiyear community engagement and livelihoods project that will build the capacity of smallholder farmers in Mozambique to produce high-quality horticultural products and pursue sustainable livelihoods. The project will include a value chain assessment of vegetable markets to identify target horticultural crops; strengthen producer associations and partners; deliver training and technical assistance in horticultural production; improve access to high quality inputs, technology and finance; improve post-harvest handling; and strengthen market linkages.
Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Horticulture Specialist will be responsible for designing and implementing horticulture sector interventions.
Responsibilities:
  • Support horticulture sector modernization and value chain development by identifying and developing new market opportunities, upgrading high-potential horticulture value chains, building market linkages and strengthening the capacity of smallholder farmers to increase productivity and pursue sustainable livelihoods.
  • Design value chain upgrading strategies, addressing production, post-harvest, processing and marketing priorities.
  • Work with cooperatives and producer associations to help identify value chain upgrading opportunities, partnerships and other opportunities.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
  • B.A./B.S. in relevant technical field with 10 years of experience.
  • A minimum of eight years of experience in value chain assessments, handling operations, productivity interventions and marketing of horticultural crops.
  • Ability to diagnose problems in a value chain and work with relevant actors along the value chain to improve production, increase access to finance, and increase market share and profitability.
  • Excellent writing and reporting skills in English and fluency in Portuguese required.

Contact Details

Contact:
ACDI/VOCA International Recruitment
Telephone:
202-000-0000
Email:
joinus@acdivoca.org

Application Instructions

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55C6C361D43515B7E59192F775616620762774B. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

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