Technical Experts at Chemonics International Inc

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:
Click here to apply online