Agricultural Experts - Africa

The QED Group, LLC

AGRICULTURAL EXPERTS - AFRICA

The QED Group, LLC (QED) is seeking seasoned Senior-Level Agricultural Experts for possible Short-term or long-term projects in Africa, including Ghana, Kenya, Congo, and Liberia.  Candidates would provide technical assistance and expert advice in support of local efforts to develop the agricultural sector, strengthen agricultural markets, enhance rural livelihoods, build agriculture best practices, and strengthen relevant SMEs, public and private institutions.

We seek candidates with the following areas of expertise:

• Value chain methodology
• Food security
• Development of agricultural markets & trade
• Agricultural finance
• Sustainable agriculture
• Extension services
• Agricultural best practices
• Agribusiness development
• Agri-business industry association development
• Water productivity

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of field experience in 1 or more areas of expertise listed above, preferably in Africa.
• Significant work experience both in agriculture/agribusiness and with international donors (e.g. USAID, USDA, UN, Worldbank).
• Proficiency in English.
• Local language speaking/writing ability in the above-specified countries desired.

Candidates must strong business writing and communication skills. Must be a highly motivated, self-starter, team-player with ability to troubleshoot and solve problems in complex international work environments.

Interested candidates should submit a most up to date resume to with ‘Senior AG - AF’ in the subject line.

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The QED Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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