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    • Jobs at Chemonics International

    Posted: Jan 10, 2013
    Deadline: Jan 22, 2013
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    Agricultural Value Chain Expert

    Principal Duties and Responsibilities
     
    Provide a comprehensive. value chain analysis including structural analysis (governance
    structures and linkages, partnerships and networks in the value chain), economic and market
    analysis, (including costs, margins, and competitiveness, existing and alternative markets, marketing options, and standards), environmental analysis (including improved resource productivity and environmental performance) and development analysis (including potential income distribution, employment and livelihoods of the beneficiaries in the value chain).
    Examine the existing marketing arrangements in the SCPZ with a view to determining constraints and offering solutions to marketing output and processing facilities. This shall include an assessment of the existing markets and transport system and road infrastructure, as well as their potential for development. In addition market prices, transport costs and farm prices shall be predicted, as related to the expected increased volume of production.
    Identify, based on production figures of the primary crops, the size of processing and/or storage facilities that will be required in the processing zone as part of the marketing strategy.
    Assess the possibilities of utilizing the value chain approach to ensure (incentives for) market development and propose operational modalities for processing/storage facilities in areas of ownership, utilization, maintenance.
    Assess the possibilities of utilization of contractual arrangements with core investors and farmers within the value chain to ensure value addition and commercialization.
    Determine credit requirements and methods of providing credit to the small farmers and study past experience with credit delivery and administration.
    Assess potential for utilizing innovative approaches such as matching grants and concession loans to ensure financial availability and accessibility.
    Review prices for both inputs and outputs and make recommendation on government pricing policies and measures that will be taken to improve returns to farmers and core investors in the
    SCPZ.
    Assess the governance structures, linkages and partnership networks based on commodity lines and potential for upgrading and innovation.
    Analyze the overall value chain development in terms of potential income distribution, employment and livelihood advantages and incentives to drive the commodity value chain for each SCPZ.
    Provide an assessment of agriculture and nutrition nexus within the concept of the SCPZ in Nigeria.

    Method of Application

    Qualified applicants must include a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, a CV, and a list of 3 references with contact information. Applicants must be willing to work and travel throughout Nigeria. Applications should be submitted to recruitment@nigeriamarkets.org by January 22nd, 2013.
    Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. No telephone inquiries.

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