CNFA
Senior Agriculture Specialist
CNFA
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Posted date 30th July, 2021 Last date to apply 15th August, 2021
Country Pakistan Locations Peshawar
Category Community & Social Services
Type Full Time Position 1
Status Closed

About CNFA:

CNFA is a not-for-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., dedicated to stimulating economic growth in the agricultural sector by nurturing entrepreneurship, private enterprise, and market linkages. CNFA specializes in fostering private sector investments in training, new technologies and marketing as a means to increase the overall competitiveness of agricultural value chains, to expand exports, and to develop skills in the rural workforce. 

Project Description:

CNFA is currently seeking qualified candidates for the upcoming USAID-funded Pakistan Economic Recovery and Development Activity. This Activity is designed to expand economic opportunities in the Newly Merged Districts (NMDs) of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province by strengthening and modernizing the agriculture sector and promoting farm and off-farm micro- and small enterprises. 

Position Summary:

The Senior Agricultural Specialist shall be responsible for leading agricultural efforts for the project and will provide technical assistance to enhance the agriculture sector capacity by strengthening agriculture production resources and modernize the sector by improving the productivity of market-oriented and nutrient rich crops and livestock. He/she will assist COP and DCOP in managing the overall ERDA project.

Minimum qualifications:

  • University degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Engineering, Natural Resource Management,
  • or a related field, Master’s degree is preferred;
  • A minimum of seven (7) years of experience successfully implementing agriculture development
  • programs, preferably in NMDs, the region;
  • Five or more years of experience successfully promoting increased agriculture and
  • livestock production through a variety of sustainable approaches;
  • Experience working on USAID-funded development projects is preferred;
  • Knowledge of Pakistan development context is highly desirable;
  • Fluency in English required and additional fluency in local languages preferred.

Apply By:

Interested candidates should submit CVs to [email protected] by August 15, 2021. Kindly clearly mention position title "Senior Agriculture Specialist" in email subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

“CNFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer”

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

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