Value Chain Expert, Rwanda

Global Communities, formerly CHF International, is an international non-profit organization that works closely with communities worldwide to bring about sustainable changes that improve the lives and livelihoods of the vulnerable. In the anticipated proposal for Rwanda’s Agriculture Growth (USAID), the Value Chain Expert will be a catalyst for transforming agriculture into a market-oriented, competitive, and high-value sector that also ensures food security for Rwanda’s population. This includes maximizing the potential for increasing smallholder incomes benefiting large numbers of farmers and women. This person will identify strong market opportunities – local, regional or international – along with identifying potential for opportunities for private sector investment. The Value Chain Expert’s background will include:

• A minimum 10 years of experience in a mix of economic growth/trade, value chain competitiveness, investment promotion, or agriculture development; • Demonstrated success in implementing programs aimed at increasing the competitiveness and inclusiveness of value chains using facilitation approaches; • Knowledge and understanding of the latest developments in advancing best practices in value chain development (i.e., USAID’s value chain and facilitation approach) that reaches women, youth, the poor and very poor; • The ability to creatively innovate and think systemically, design catalytic activities; and • Experience in collaborating across projects.

How to apply:

All interested individuals are encouraged to apply and should submit their updated resumes and cover letters to the Value Chain Expert (Rwanda) job on CHF’s website:http://chfinternational.devhire.devex.com/jobs/326928