Call for Experts – Kyrgyzstan Agriculture Activity

Job Description

Project Background:

CNFA is currently seeking applications from qualified candidates for an anticipated USAID-funded agriculture activity in Kyrgyzstan. The project is anticipated to improve productivity, processing, and profitability in the country’s agriculture sector through collaboration with the private sector.

CNFA is currently seeking applications for the following types of experts. Please indicate the area(s) of expertise for which you would like to apply in your application.

• Agribusiness Development Specialist
• Agriculture Value Chain Development Specialist
• Policy Specialist
• Public-Private Partnerships Specialist
• Agriculture Production Specialist
• Capacity Building Specialist
• Access to Finance Specialist
• Product Development Specialist
• Communications Specialist
• Gender Specialist
• Youth Specialist
• Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
• Grants Specialist
• Finance and Operations Specialist

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in agricultural development including working with agribusinesses or similar is required;
• Experience working on USAID-funded projects is preferred;
• Bachelor’s degree in related field is required, master’s degree is preferred;
• Experience working in Kyrgyzstan is highly preferred; experience working in the region is desirable;
• Fluency in English is required; Fluency in Kyrgyz and/or Russian is preferred.

About the Organization

CNFA is a not-for-profit international agricultural development organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. and dedicated to increasing rural incomes by empowering farmers and rural entrepreneurs. CNFA assists smallholders in increasing household-level food security and nutrition through improved agricultural practices, introduction of new varieties, diversification of crop production, food preservation and storage, development of farmer-based organizations, and strengthened linkages to markets. CNFA has a successful track record of implementing agricultural development programs in 43 countries. www.cnfa.org