Land Reform Team Lead – Ukraine

Job Description

Background:

CNFA is currently seeking qualified candidates for Land Reform Team Lead for an anticipated USAID-funded Agriculture Growth Rural Opportunities (AGRO) in Ukraine. The project is anticipated to support rural community productivity, processing, land market and reform, and access to finance in the country’s agriculture sector.

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible management experience in international development projects, including USAID projects, is required;
• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field is required;
• Demonstrated professional experience working on land issues and/or reform agenda in Ukraine and/or in the region is required;
• Working experience in agriculture development projects is required;
• Experience working on agriculture policy, business enabling environment, advocacy and raising population’s awareness to reform agendas is highly desirable;
• Working experience in projects engaging women, youth, poor, ethnic minorities and other vulnerable groups is highly desirable;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is required. In addition, Ukrainian and/or Russian language 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