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 $140 million. Agricultural Innovation Specialist, Kenya We are currently looking for an Agricultural Innovation Specialist for an upcoming multi-year USAID-funded program in Kenya. The program will harness the power of innovative private sector approaches to agricultural solutions by seeking out high-impact innovations and supporting their broad adoption across key regions, thereby accelerating efforts to address poverty and food security needs in Kenya. The position is contingent upon ACDI/VOCA being awarded the program. Responsibilities:
• Lead all agriculture-related technical assistance on the project. • Develop partnerships with agricultural stakeholders to identify and select innovations and technologies. • Support the commercialization and scale-up of selected agricultural innovations.
• Work with agricultural value chain stakeholders to increase their knowledge and adoption of new agricultural technologies supported by the project.
Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in agricultural development or related field (technical agriculture, agricultural economics, rural sociology, etc.) is required • At least seven years of private sector agricultural or similar experience • Strong record of success in developing partnerships with the private sector • Strong agribusiness networks in Kenya and the region • Demonstrated ability to be flexible and creative • English fluency required • Native Kiswahili preferred
Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556C361D43515B7E59192F77561D6A0C627B4D No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
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