For 44 years 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 systems, financial services, enterprise development and community development in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 90 projects in 40 countries and revenues of approximately $90 million.
Economic Security Specialist We are currently seeking an Economic Security Specialist for potential long-term work in Uganda. This work would be to ensure peace and security, good governance, access to social services, economic growth, and humanitarian assistance in northern Uganda. Anticipated project duration will be two years.
Responsibilities:
? determine key sectors for program intervention through appropriate analyses, such as market, competitiveness and/or livelihood analyses in target areas ? develop appropriate strategies to improve economic circumstances of vulnerable and conflict-affected populations ? ensure integration with project components related to peace building, reconciliation and access to justice ? develop marketable skills among workers, especially from vulnerable populations and linked to remunerative job opportunities and/or apprenticeships through appropriate training programs ? provide support to local businesses, financial institutions and agricultural or other appropriate economic groups and associations
Qualifications:? must have a minimum of six years experience in market-oriented economic development in conflict-affected environments (i.e. banking, microfinance, small business development, vocational training and/or livelihoods development) ? minimum of Master’s Degree in business administration, economics, finance or related field required ? in-depth knowledge of market and/or sub-sector analysis, financial and economic/social analysis and/or other tools for measuring tangible results of economic opportunity interventions required ? work experience in Africa required ? must be willing to be based in and work out of Gulu ? previous experience working in Northern Uganda or East African conflict-affected regions preferred ? demonstrated knowledge of food security and/or poverty reduction issues preferred ? good knowledge of USAID policies and procedures preferred ? knowledge of local languages preferred
Please apply online at No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
