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Senior Value Chain Linkages Specialist

Sarey, Multi Location

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Multi Location ()
Full Time
632

About Sarey

Job Summary

Work closely with Senior Value Chain Linkages Advisor to support MAIL in developing capacity to develop value chain linkages – input suppliers to producers, producers to primary processors/aggregators, primary processors/ aggregators to secondary processors, secondary processors to logistics providers, and logistics providers to markets.

Duties & Responsibilities

Specific areas of responsibility will include assessing agribusiness and commodity competitiveness and growth potential, and oversee activities that identify, introduce, and promote competitive high value crops, as well as identifying weak links in the agricultural value chain. Specialist will support MAIL in developing agricultural extension capacity specifically to support high-value agricultural production to meet market requirements, as well as assisting MAIL in developing capacity to support Afghan high-value agriculture-oriented cooperatives and associations.

Job Requirements

At least 10 years of professional experience in strengthening agricultural value chains (in Afghanistan);
Demonstrated experience working with senior level host-country counterparts;
Degree in relevant field required;
Prior experience working on USAID or other donor funded programs preferred.
Strong English language skills required.

Submission Guideline

Please send a copy of your resume to dee_arrojado@dai.com

Functional Area

Agriculture

Countries

Post Date

May 11, 2010

Closing Date

Jun 11, 2010

Reference

009

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary Range

As per NTA salary scale

Years of Experience

10 years

Probation Period

1 month

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

false

Gender

Male