Technical Specialists – USAID Georgia Agricultural Trade Program

Location: Georgia

Period of Performance: 5 Years

Policy and Management Consulting Group (PMCG) is accepting applications for Technical Specialists for an anticipated USAID Georgia Agricultural Trade Program. The purpose of the USAID/Georgia Agricultural Trade Programis to strengthen Georgia’s capacity to export sustainability to high-value markets. The Program will support export diversification, strengthen local agricultural market systems in Georgia, and attract new private investment into the sector. In order to achieve its purpose, this program is expected to address three objectives: 1) Increased market linkages with non-malign markets, with a specific focus on reducing dependence on the Russian market; 2) Improved capacity of agricultural enterprises to access export markets, including compliance with international standards and improving or establishing export-oriented infrastructure for agricultural goods; 3) Strengthened climate-responsive food and agricultural systems.

PMCG is looking for technical experts in the following areas:

• Market systems development
• Export-facilitation
• Agriculture & Productivity
• Climate-Smart Agriculture
• Blended Finance
• Agribusiness
• Gender and Youth
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Private Sector Engagement
• Enterprise Development
• Access to Finance
• Finance and Administration
• Operations

Responsibilities

• Provide technical inputs in their respective areas of focus
• Ensure program objectives are met
• Ensure compliance with USAID and PMCG reporting requirements
• Contribute to programmatic and financial reporting
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a directly related field
• At least five (5) years of experience in one or more technical areas mentioned above
• Experience working with the private sector and agribusiness in Georgia, preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to foster professional relationships
• Prior experience working with USAID or other international donor organizations, preferred
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is required

To apply, please send your Resume to the following email address: [email protected] and indicate the title “Technical Specialist ATP 06/23” in the email subject line.

PMCG is committed to achieving workforce diversity and is opposed to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Equality is fully incorporated in all PMCG’s work as a universal human right.

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