IRD seeks an Agribusiness Market Linkage Director for an anticipated USAID funded Feed the Future project. The specialist will provide technical and program oversight and direction in the areas of promoting agribusiness market linkages for the program.
Essential Job Functions:
- Provide technical assistance in the establishment and strengthening of market linkages for program's target value chains;
- Work with stakeholders to develop tools that strengthen market linkages;
- Identify issues and constraints affecting the development of environments for agriculture developments and suggest improvements;
- Manage and build the capacity of a team of Project Officers.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in related field.
- 5+ years' experience in Southern Africa, international development programs in areas focused on commerce and trade, economic growth or value chain competitiveness and in managing US Government (USAID, DOS or USDA) funded programs.
- Private sector orientation and demonstrated track record of investment facilitation, public-private partnership design and execution, and negotiation in emerging markets and/or developing countries.
- Demonstrated creativity, willingness to innovate, think systemically and design catalytic activities.
- Demonstrated experience in collaborating across ministries and public-private dialogue.
- Experience in agribusiness
- Fluency in English and Portuguese.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Master's degree or its equivalent in related field.
- Strong background in agribusiness in Southern Africa Success Factors:
- Must be innovative and resourceful in creating an awareness of new initiatives which respond to the needs and practices of project beneficiaries.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, take direction, assume leadership, and make rational decisions while working remotely from country leadership.
- Ability to train and facilitate dialogue among a diverse group of individuals with various skill sets and work styles.
- High motivation, initiative, and adaptability.
- An ability to work successfully in remote and challenging settings with limited resources.
Travel Requirements:
Physical Requirements: Based in Maputo.
