Job Description
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 to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 90 projects in 40 countries and revenues of $124 million.
Greenhouse/Hydroponics Technical Advisor, Lebanon
In anticipation of upcoming opportunities in the Lebanon, ACDI/VOCA is seeking long-term experts with demonstrated expertise in the following areas:
- Hydroponics structures: greenhouse engineering and hydroponic growing systems
- Fruit, vegetable and flower crops using greenhouse and hydroponics principles in a commercial setting
- Demonstrated experience working with commercially grown produce for brand name retail markets.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5-10 years of experience in one or more technical disciplines relevant to the above.
- University degree in agronomy, agricultural economics, horticulture, or other relevant field (advanced degree is preferred). Fifteen or more years of demonstrated commercial experience may be substituted for a degree.
- Proven experience with capacity building, training and mentoring in greenhouse and hydroponic production is required.
- Experience working with international and/or regional NGOs and/or companies on USAID-funded projects; ministries of agriculture; and/or private sector actors (farmers, agribusinesses and buyers) is preferred.
- Ability to transfer technical knowledge and trainings to a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Excellent written and spoken English is required.
Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556D361D43515B7E59192F77561F6200627A4B. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
