AGRA: Program Officer – Market Access Program

October 26, 2009 | Posted by admin | 72 views

AGRA is seeking to recruit an exceptional and experienced individual to fill the position of Program Officer, Market Access Program, for

the Southern Africa region. The Program Officer will manage a significant budget to develop and implement a holistic and impact-driven strategy to link African smallholder farmers to markets and create opportunities for economic transactions that generate income. The position will be based in Nairobi and will report to the Director, Market Access Program.

Specific responsibilities will include:
Developing, implementing and up-scaling agricultural output market access approaches that directly benefit smallholder farmers;
Developing an approach to reform national and regional policies and institutions to facilitate agricultural market development and trade;
Developing and supporting innovative value chain approaches that increase the participation of smallholder farmers in local, regional and global trade flows;
Identifying, supporting and guiding efforts that enable smallholder farmers to sell their products and capture value from downstream activities;
Leading efforts to facilitate economic transactions between value chain players and smallholder farmers in Africa.
Developing and supporting multi-disciplinary networks of individuals and organizations that promote linking smallholder farmers to markets; and
Developing and supporting programs for training the next generation of agri-business leaders in Africa
Key Qualifications
An advanced degree in Business, Agricultural Economics or related discipline;
5 years experience leading agri-business and development efforts in Africa;
A solid understanding of agricultural markets, commodities and higher value products, as well as understanding of farmer incentives influencing adoption of technologies and market linkages;
Sound knowledge of, and experience in agricultural trade development at national, regional and/or international levels and a sound understanding of underlying demand and supply challenges in Africa; and
Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic and networking skills and should be comfortable working in a multicultural environment.
To apply, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, quoting reference number PO–MA-10/09 on both the application letter and envelope.
To be considered your application must be received by 30th October 2009 addressed to:

Director – Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Ltd
“Kirungii”, Ring Road, Westlands
P.O.Box 40092, 00100 Nairobi
Tel.: +254 (0) 20 423 0000, +254 (0) 20 444 1344
Fax: +254 (0) 20 444 8966
Email: [email protected]

For more information, applicants can visit the AGRA web site www.agra-alliance.org

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