Tuesday, December 27, 2011

QUICK JOB VACANCY, BANYAN GLOBAL, TUESDAY 27, DECEMBER 2011

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ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW   
Banyan Global is a development consulting firm committed to improving livelihoods through market approaches to international development. The firm has offices in Washington, DC and New York City and staff working in a number of developing countries. Banyan Global operates seamlessly within four practice areas: microfinance, financial sector development, enterprise development, and the health sector.

COUNTRY: Nigeria [NG]
TITLE: AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, NIGERIA
EXPERIENCE: Senior Level

POSITION OVERVIEW
   
Banyan Global, an international development consulting firm, is recruiting a full time Senior Agricultural Development Specialist. This position is responsible for technical assistance and project management, and is based in Nigeria with in-country travel. The Agricultural Development Specialist Provide leadership and technical expertise to an agricultural transport and trade project. www.nigerianquickjobs.blogspot.com

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or economics required. Degrees in agricultural related subjects will also be considered.
Masters or higher focused on business, agricultural development, finance, economics, or international trade and investment preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
• 5+ years working in the field of economic and/or agricultural development
Project management experience, including developing proposals, supervising staff, setting and monitoring indicators, and coordinating amongst a variety of stakeholders www.nigerianquickjobs.blogspot.com• Experience with market research and economic feasibility studies, including experience with research tools and qualitative methods
• Experience with value chain research and facilitation. www.nigerianquickjobs.blogspot.com
• Experience with MSME development, direct business development services, access to capital, and training
• Experience with trade finance and export promotion
• Experience working with an international organization or NGO a plus.
• Successful track record of supervising teams of short- and long-term consultants
• Knowledge of and familiarity with USAID program requirements and rules and regulations

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
• Nigerian national strongly preferred
• Must be proficient in spoken and written English; fluency in one or more additional Nigerian languages a plus.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW   
Salary commensurate with background and experience.
 
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