Job Vacancy : Senior Agricultural Production Advisor

For over 45 years 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 a vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 76 projects in 41 countries and revenues of $100 million.

Closing date: 04 Jun 2009
Location: Afghanistan

We are currently seeking a Senior Agricultural Production Advisor for a multiyear, USAID-funded program in Afghanistan. The Senior Agricultural Production Advisor is responsible for managing the agricultural and productivity activities for the program in the region, overseeing ACDI/VOCA local agricultural-production staff and coordinating inputs with all IDEA-NEW partners. He/she must coordinate technical activities with the Regional Director and other IDEA-NEW Senior Management Committee members. The Senior Agricultural Production Advisor, in tandem with the Regional Director, must interface with regional and local government officials regarding agricultural project ideas and implementation. The position is based in Mazar-e-Sharif with substantial attention to three satellite offices. Please note this is an unaccompanied post (no spouse or family at post).

Responsibilities:

* Reach out to the community to make inroads and develop possible activities
* Manage long-term local technical staff based out of the Mazar-e-Sharif office and satellite offices in coordination with their day-to-day supervisor and oversee all short-term advisors in coordination with their technical counterpart
* Identify implementation issues and work with relevant project stakeholders to solve them
* Participate in the creation and implementation of programmatic work plans in accordance with USAID’s overall objectives
* Provide overall direction and guidance pertaining to agricultural and productivity interventions
* Facilitate technical assistance and training in areas such as fruits and nuts, vegetables, grains, livestock and poultry, productive infrastructure, and organizational strengthening
* Ensure community participation and link with local government
* Incorporate gender considerations into programming as appropriate
* Develop strategic methodologies and interventions for agricultural development relevant to IDEA-NEW


Qualifications:

* Relevant advanced degree from an accredited university
* Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in managing a large and complex agricultural production or related project.
* Relevant experience in Afghanistan or similar conflict setting
* Experience planning and managing programs for local government and agricultural organizations; experience assessing needs and gaps, determining appropriate interventions, and monitoring and evaluation effectiveness
* Experience managing a team in multiple locations and ensuring consistent programming
* Experience managing grants programs for USAID in similar environment

How to apply
For quick consideration, Click here to apply: http://www.cytiva.com/av/apply.asp?av?av1072?chayes?29
No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply.
Reference Code: RW_7RRSC5-72