Chemonics, founded in 1975, is an international development consulting firm. In more than 70 countries around the globe, our network of 5,000 specialists share a simple belief: that the challenges we face today are best solved through the right partnerships – sharing knowledge, expertise, and experience to deliver results. As part of our culture and values, Chemonics is proud to be named a “Best Place to Work” in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index. Where Chemonics works, development works.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Technical Expert
Location: Nigeria
Job Description
- Chemonics International seeks multiple technical experts for the anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future Nigeria Value Chain Activity. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
- The activity is expected to improve agricultural productivity by connecting smallholder farmers to resources and promoting access to and adoption of new technologies; develop inclusive and resilient markets whereby farmers, producer organizations and MSMEs are linked to commercial supply chains; strengthen household and community resilience to shocks and stresses; improve the nutrition of women and children; and strengthen policy systems related to resilience, agriculture, and nutrition.
- The Activity is expected to focus on current Feed the Future target value chains – maize, rice, soybeans, cowpeas, and aquaculture – in current target states – Adamawa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Gombe, Kaduna, Kebbi, Niger, and Yobe.
- The final scope and priorities of the activity may change in response to USAID’s activity design.
Technical areas may include:
- Access to Finance
- Agribusiness
- Agro-Processing
- Agricultural Marketing
- Agricultural Policy
- Agritech
- Agronomy / Agriculture Production
- Aquaculture
- Climate Smart Agriculture
- Institutional Strengthening/Capacity Building
- Irrigation and Water Management
- Livestock/Animal Husbandry
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
- Natural Resources Management
- Nutrition Smart Agriculture
- Producer Organization
- Youth, Gender, and Social Inclusion.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a field that aligns with the above technical areas is required, master’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the above technical areas.
- Prior work experience in Nigeria.
- Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills required.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: