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

Note

• Interested applicants should submit their CVs and the contact information for three professional references through the form above.
• Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
• Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.