Call for Technical Experts, USAID/Armenia Food Security Activity

About Palladium:

Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities.  

This Proposal Opportunity:

Palladium seeks highly motivated and experienced individuals for the anticipated USAID/Armenia Food Security activity. This 5-year activity will Increase domestic production of critical agricultural value chains to increase food security and reduce dependence on imports through the following result areas:

Result Area 1: Increased efficiency and production of critical crops for domestic consumption
Result Area 2: Agriculture sector knowledge management
Result Area 3: Disaster Preparedness and Resilience
Result Area 4: Rapid Response/Windows of Opportunity

Duration: 5 years

Location: Armenia   

Palladium is seeking USAID professionals for positions related to technical implementation, with experience in the following areas:

Agriculture productivity, including climate smart agriculture and access to improved inputs and technologies
Agriculture value chain development and market systems
Agribusiness and access to finance for agriculture

*This is an anticipated project, and all positions are contingent upon award from USAID. *  

Key Competencies Required:

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study such as business or economics required, Master’s degree in relevant field preferred.
At least seven years’ experience in the implementation of similar sized USAID or other donor- supported programs in Armenia or similar context; 10 years’ experience for senior positions preferred.
Knowledge of USAID contract management, policies, procedures, regulations and reporting requirements.
Proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
Evidence of strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfil the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the contract.
Fluency in English required.
Armenian nationals are highly encouraged to apply.

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