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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