Chemonics International is seeking technical experts to support the anticipated USAID-funded Climate Resilient Agricultural Market Systems Activity. USAID/Egypt seeks to increase the capacity, sustainable productivity, and incomes of key stakeholders in Egypt’s agriculture market systems. Specifically, this project seeks to create a set of complementary activities that:
(1) promote climate smart agriculture (CSA) and improve sustainable productivity of small-farmers;
(2) improve the enabling environment for sustainable agriculture and food security; and
(3) enhance the capacity of Business Development Service (BDS) providers for greater inclusive economic growth.
The purpose of this Activity will be to transform the agriculture and food system toward sustainable production, economic growth and efficient climate resilience practices. This includes promoting CSA, advancing climate smart approaches and technologies, and increasing private sector market linkages for greater inclusive economic growth in Egypt.
These positions will be based in Egypt, either in Cairo or regional offices, depending on the design of the project. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
We are seeking mid- and senior-level technical specialists in the following areas:
Agricultural systems and stakeholders, including extension services, smallholder farmers, producer organizations, etc.
Agricultural inputs and marketing
Agricultural value chains
Agriculture export promotion
Agriculture and environmental survey design, data collection, and post-survey workshops
Climate adaptation and mitigation science and advocacy
Climate smart technologies, including but not limited to irrigation systems, soil science, livestock management, digital applications and IT solutions
Access to finance for agriculture (smallholder farmers, agri-food SMEs)
Agriculture and Climate finance
Public-private partnership development
Private sector engagement
National and sub-national policy/enabling environment
Strategic communications and social and behavior change
Qualifications for technical experts:
Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field such as international development, agriculture, environmental science, national resource development, climate science, public policy, or another related field; Master’s degree preferred.
At least five years of demonstrated technical expertise and experience scoping, designing, and/or managing programming in agriculture economics, climate change, and policy;
Experience working on USAID–funded activities is preferred;
Work experience in the Middle East and North Africa region and specifically Egypt is preferred;
Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationships with government officials, NGOs/grantees, local media, the private sector, and other donors;
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
Excellent written and verbal communication in Arabic and English
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