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  • Posted: Dec 11, 2018
    Deadline: Dec 14, 2018
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    African Growth and Opportunity Act Specialist

    Project Summary

    • Chemonics is accepting expressions of interest from qualified Nigerian nationals for the anticipated five-year Feed the Future West Africa Trade and Investment Hub Activity funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The Activity seeks to improve private sector competitiveness in West Africa with a focus on increasing the agricultural productivity and profitability of small holder farmers in Nigeria, and promoting West Africa’s regional and international trade.
    • The Activity includes two main components:
      • Design and administration of a Grant-making Facility for private sector partnerships
      • Technical assistance that directly supports, coordinates, and engages with qualifying recipients (i.e., partners and grantees) to achieve USAID’s trade and food security objectives.
    • We are seeking candidates for the position listed above with experience working on USAID or other international donor- funded projects.

    Job Details

    • Supports partner associations and exporters in AGOA-eligible countries in West Africa to fully understand and utilize the African Growth and Opportunity Act’s provisions.
    • S/he will provide guidance and support the development of regional or national strategies to increase AGOA utilization.

    Required Qualifications

    • BA/B.Sc in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Trade Facilitation, or a related field
    • Five years of experience, or an MBA with two years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Demonstrated ability to lead regional trainings on AGOA requirements, and work directly with firms and associations to understand and comply with AGOA and other trade related requirements associated with access to the U.S. market
    • Must be bilingual in English and French

     

    Method of Application

    Applicants should send their CV and Cover Letter with reference to West Africa Trade and Investment Hub and the position you are applying for in the subject line to: NigeriaWATIHRecruit@gmail.com

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