Senegal: TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS & ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF, “4A” AGRICULTURE ACTIVITY – SENEGAL
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 17 Feb 2014
Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified local and regional candidates for a range of technical specialist and administrative positions needed to staff the anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future (“4A”) Agriculture Activity Project in Senegal. All are full-time positions.The goal of the Feed the Future Initiative in Senegal is to sustainably reduce poverty and hunger, to improve equitable growth in the agriculture sector, and to improve the nutritional status of the Senegalese people. The 4A Agriculture Activity will target four main agricultural commodities that contribute significantly to the country’s economic growth and food security: rice, maize, millet and fish. The project will employ a holistic value chain approach to improve access to agricultural inputs including seed, increase production of targeted commodities, elicit broader application of best practices in soil management, improve post-harvest handling and processing practices, link producers/processors to markets, improve value chain actors’ access to credit and capitalize on related existing business opportunities.
Tetra Tech seeks candidates for the following technical positions:*Agronomists specializing in enhanced production of targeted value chain products (rice, maize, millet, fish);*Capacity Building Specialist - focusing on producer and trader associations, local NGOs, and CBOs;*Marketing Specialist;*Public Private Partnership Specialist;*Food Security and Nutrition Specialist;*Communications and Outreach Specialist;*Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist; and *Grants/Special Opportunities Fund Manager.
We also seek candidates for the following administrative positions:*Administrative and Finance Manager *Primary Accountant*Financial Assistant *Administrative Assistant*Logistician *Receptionist
Qualifications: *A Master's degree in a related field of expertise preferred (for senior technical and administrative positions), or at least seven (7) years of technically relevant experience;*A minimum of 5 years of work experience in the field/position of interest;*Prior experience working on agricultural production or value chain development projects funded by USAID or by other major donors, with at least five (5) years of experience preferred;*Professional, relevant experience in Senegal is essential; regional experience also highly preferred; *Fluency in English language (reading, speaking and writing) preferred;*Local (Senegalese) language skills essential; and*Private sector agribusiness experience (management, production, etc.) highly desirable.
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:* Cover Letter* CV in reverse chronological format* Reference ListPlease indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s ad posted.
How to apply:
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Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.
Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.
