Technical Specialists (Food Security)

Chemonics International, a Washington, DC based company, seeks Bangladeshi technical specialists for an anticipated USAID-funded project working in agricultural value chains, food security, and rural economic growth. Experts are sought in the following areas:

  • Developing SME capacity
  • Developing value chains and sector linkages
  • Improving production of agricultural and horticultural commodities
  • Linking agriculture production to household consumption
  • Strengthening associations
  • Developing marketing information systems
  • Community outreach
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Developing training materials
  • Household nutrition

Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in a relevant area
  • Significant technical experience, particularly in enterprise and sector development
  • Experience working with international donor-funded projects. Recent experience working on USAID-funded agricultural development, nutrition, and/or food security programs preferred
  • Experience working in the southern regions of Bangladesh preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  • Proficiency in English required, with excellent written and oral communication skills

Applicants should send expressions of interest and CVs to Chemonics.Bangladesh.FS@gmail.com by February 29, 2012. IMPORTANT: Indicate principle area(s) of technical specialization in email subject line. Only finalists will be contacted.