Chemonics International, a U.S.-based international development consulting firm, is seeking expressions of interest from long-term professionals for an anticipated USAID/Ghana-funded agricultural and SME finance project designed to increase food security and improve livelihoods through agriculture-led growth and inclusive market access by smallholder farmers.

Key project activities may include increasing access to agricultural finance, promoting and facilitating investment, strengthening local institutions, improving agricultural and enterprise productivity/efficiency and expanding market access in Northern Ghana in the maize, soya and rice value chains.

Chemonics is currently looking for qualified individuals in the following areas of expertise:

•  Agricultural finance (debt and equity)
•  Investment promotion and facilitation
•  Business development services to enhance enterprise performance
•  Value chain strengthening
•  Market linkages for staple crops
•  Transport

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Advanced degree in agriculture or business-related field preferred
•  Proven track record in successful delivery of technical assistance
•  Prior experience with USAID projects highly preferred
•  Experience working collaboratively with the Government of Ghana
•  At least 6 years experience achieving results in relevant technical field
•  Fluency in English is required

How To Apply For The Job

Please email your CV, cover letter, and phone contact information to

ghana.ag.recruit@gmail.com

Closing Date: 28 September, 2012

indicate your area of technical specialty in the subject line of the email. No telephone inquiries, please.