For over 45 years and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in
developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in
Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development
organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness,
financial services, enterprise development, community development and food
security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil
society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 97 projects in 38 countries and
revenues of over $140 million.
Disease/Phytosanitary Control Specialist, Mozambique
We are currently seeking a Disease/Phytosanitary Control Specialist for an
ongoing multiyear program in Mozambique. The purpose of the program is to
control the spread of Coconut Lethal Yellowing Disease ("CLYD"), and to work
with target households in Zambezia and Nampula provinces to diversify and
develop value chains of short-term crops to reduce risks associated with
monocropping.
Responsibilities:
* Implement a plan of operation for disease and phytosanitary control of
CLYD in project areas and provide recommendations.
* Oversee the Junior Specialist and back-up support on selected issues such
as review of draft document on CLYD analysis and trends.
* Provide long-distance consultation on selected disease control activities
in endemic and epidemic disease zones.
* Provide recommendation on the most effective means of controlling
rhinoceros beetle infestation.
* Provide oversight on effectiveness of CLYD mitigation strategies. Review
maps tracking the spread of the disease and efforts to contain it. Provide
regular analysis and reports on strengths and challenges of the
disease-containment strategy as it progresses.
* Provide written reports every six months and review the infestation rate
methodology; provide other documentation as required.
* Create guidelines addressing the rhinoceros beetle infestation.
Qualifications:
* Minimum of master's degree in plant pathology or related field is
required; Ph.D. is preferred.
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in tropical horticulture/arboriculture,
with some experience with CLYD mitigation preferred.
* High level of computer skills, including GIS-based mapping and database
experience.
* Fluency in English is required and fluency in Portuguese is highly
preferred (Spanish fluency may be substituted).
* Experience in Mozambique coconut sector highly preferred.
Please apply online at
http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556A361D43515B7E59192F77561F6201627A4F . No
phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged
to apply. EOE.
Kelli Dungan
International Recruitment Coordinator | New Business Development
Tel: (202) 469-6215 | [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
50 F Street NW, Suite 1075 | Washington, DC 20001 |
www.acdivoca.org<http://www.acdivoca.org/>
Consulting Opportunities:
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