Economist/Value Chain Specialist (Marketing Focus)

Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 93 projects in 40 countries and revenues of $124 million.

We are currently seeking applicants for a Economist/Value Chain Specialist with a Marketing Focus for the current AMARTA II project. The AMARTA II project is a follow-on to the 4-year AMARTA project, and it aims to strengthen the value chains of three high-value commodities (coffee, cocoa and horticultural crops). The primary components of the project are Value Chain Strengthening; Increased Access to Agricultural Credit; and Improvement of the Policy a Regulatory Environment of the Agriculture Sector in Indonesia. This is a long-term opportunity and position is immediately available.

Job Summary:

The Economist/Value Chain Specialist is a key position supporting the value chain development activities and key aspects of improving smallholder and community level economic impacts increased incomes and employment.

The Economist/Value Chain Specialist will be responsible for identifying markets (domestic and exports), quantity and quality demanded and prices offered, communicating with farmers groups, facilitating market linkages, contracts and sales agreements, planning and organizing market events/meetings to bring together producers and marketing firms. The incumbent will work closely with Commodity Specialists (Value Chain Managers) and others in the field.

Qualifications:

Education: B.S. in Business with 10 years of relevant experience in marketing farm commodities.

Experience:

1. Demonstrated experience in marketing of agricultural commodities;

2. Marketing of cocoa, coffee and vegetables, working with exporters, wet markets and supermarkets and

3. Developing and implementing market information systems.

Language:

Native (Bahasa) language skills required. One or more local languages (Provincial level languages) and English language skills at level 4. Candidates who have not worked with USAID-funded projects may be given English language test. CVs should indicate the approximate level of language.

To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a resume to acdivocarecruitment@yahoo.com and include Position

Title in the Subject Line. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted.

Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.