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  • Posted: Aug 13, 2018
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    Since 1963 and in 146 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...
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    Subject Matter Experts - Fodder Value Chain Development

    Job Description

    ACDI/VOCA is currently preparing for a Dairy Value Chain Project in Kenya funded by GIZ. The anticipated project will catalyze innovations in agriculture and food sector with aim to improve small holder's incomes, increase employment and enhance the regional food supply in the rural target regions of Bungoma, Kakamega and Saya counties. The project will continue strengthening knowledge of dairy farmers in Good Agricultural Practices through ATVET based training; enhancing service orientation of dairy cooperatives, and promotion of commercial production as employment opportunities for youth and women.

    For project positions and short-term consulting opportunities, ACDI/VOCA is promptly seeking experts with the experience in the following technical areas:

    • Fodder value chain development;

    QUALIFICATIONS

    While each position will have its own operational and technical scope under the project, overall qualifications will meet the below:

    General qualifications

    • University degree in agricultural science, agricultural economics, animal sciences or related discipline; Master's degree or other advanced degree strongly preferred
    • Minimum 20 years of working experience in rural development projects either in the area of agricultural extension or/and cooperative development or/and dairy farming (for long term positions)

    Specific qualifications

    • Practical knowledge of ATVET approach and excellent training skills
    • Excellent knowledge of dairy value chain support activities of government and non-government organisations and donors in Kenya and good networking abilities
    • Client and partner orientation, efficient work practices, interdisciplinary thinking and training experience are required
    • Experience of collaboration with GIZ or other donors is an asset
    • Extraordinary coordination and communication skills
    • Fluent (written and spoken) in English

    Kenya Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

    The applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt, only finalists will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply.

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    Method of Application

    Please submit a resume to HRKenya@acdivoca.org

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