NGO Jobs in Kenya - Chemonics International (Over 23 Positions)

Chemonics International, a U.S. based international development consulting firm, seeks qualified short- and long-term professionals for the anticipated USAID-funded Kenya Agricultural Value Chain Enterprises Project, a 5-year, $55 million dollar activity which will increase agricultural productivity in selected staples, horticulture, and dairy value chains.

We are seeking specialists in the following areas: 

·  Production, transformation, and commercialization of staple foods (maize, sorghum, cassava, yams)   
·  Nutrition integration

·  Gender integration

·  Youth development

·   Value chain competitiveness (staple foods, horticulture, dairy)    

·  Institutional capacity building  

·  Public-private partnerships 

· Storage, processing, post-harvest handling, sanitation/phytosanitation    

· Agricultural finance

· Trade and policy analysis

· Agribusiness and marketing    

· USAID finance, grants, administration

Minimum Qualifications:

·                     Master’s degree plus at least 5 years relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree plus at least 10 years revelant experience

·                     Proven track record in successful delivery of technical assistance and management/supervisory experience on large, complex development programs

·                     Prior experience with USAID projects strongly preferred

·                     Understanding of Feed the Future/food security performance indicators preferred

·                     Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

·                     Excellent oral and written communication skills

·                     For senior positions, at least 5 years of experience designing, managing, and implementing multifaceted economic growth, agricultural development, food security, and nutrition programs.

Application Instructions:

Send CV and cover letter to chemonics.kenya@gmail.com by May 27, 2012. Please indicate area of expertise in cover letter and subject line of email. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

No telephone inquiries, please. 

Finalists will be contacted.