Experts/Professionals(4)

  Chemonics International is a US based international Development Consulting firm, seeks an experience Chief of Party and professionals for an anticipated 5 year USAID Funded enabling environment for agriculture activities in Uganda. The proposed feed the future project will partner with Ugandan private and public sector institutions to enable environment for agricultural development, trade and adaptation to climate change. We are looking for individuals who have passion for making difference in the lives of people around the world and demonstrate leadership, versatility, and integrity in their work.

Experts/Professionals are sought in the following areas;

2. Senior Agricultural specialist

Comprehensive understanding of Agricultural development with experience strengthening public and private sector Agricultural institution to improve the sectors’ enabling environment is required

3. Senior Climate change Specialist

Thorough understanding of climate change science and adaptation with experience in public sector institutional strengthening for climate change and its related effects on agriculture is required.

4. Senior Trade and   policy Specialist

Proven track record implementing agricultural trade and agriculture enabling environment activities with international experience in trade facilitation and agriculture policy reform is required.

5. Capacity Building Expert

Experience in designing and implementing capacity building activities to strengthen private sector and civil society institution is required.

Qualifications:

• Masters’ degree in the related field is required
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience is required
•  Uganda experience is highly preferred
• Demonstrated high level technical, analytical writing and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and on a team and with local counterparts and institutions.
• Proven track record of achieving results in a similar types of activities.
• Fluency in English is required.

Application Instructions:

Please, send electronic submission of CV, cover letter and three references with the position title in the subject line to

ChemonicsEEARecruit@ gmail.com by 30^th January 2013

No telephone is requires please,

Only finalists will be contacted.