Agriculture Policy Expert, East Africa

Nathan Associates is an economic consulting firm with more than 65 years of experience offering guidance and assistance to governments, businesses, and communities throughout the United States and more than 140 countries worldwide. Today, Nathan Associates is forging partnerships within the public and private sectors in developing countries to expand choices, create value, and accelerate growth.

Nathan Associates is seeking an Agriculture Policy Expert in East Africa for upcoming agricultural-related opportunities. 

Qualifications

The Agriculture Policy Expert will provide overall technical direction on agricultural-related topics; increase smallholder incomes, promote private sector investments; serve as key liaison with donors, national level and government stakeholders, and implementing partners; and transform agriculture into a market-oriented, competitive, high-value sector. The positions require significant coordination skills as well as broad general and technical agricultural knowledge. 

• Master’s degree in agricultural economics, agribusiness, ag-investment promotion, international trade, or other related degree OR a Bachelors degree with 15 years of similar experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience working at the policy level in areas related to agriculture, agribusiness, economic growth, trade, or similar.
• At least 5 years of experience working in east African countries (particularly: Congo, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia)
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas including: agriculture and trade policy, SME, private sector development, agribusiness, ag-investment promotion, value chain competitiveness, public-private partnerships
• Extensive experience working with senior policymakers and governmental leaders in quasi-diplomatic roles
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong writing and administrative skills required
• Fluency in written and spoken English required.

To apply for this position (I-278), please follow the link to our consultant database and follow the application steps at the bottom of the job description. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted.

Nathan Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.