Vacancies: Project Coordinator, Market Assessment Consultant
VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high -impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.
Following the success of our Making Markets Work for the Poor project (MMW4P), we have secured funding from a strategic donor to implement Increasing Market Access for the Poor (IMA4P) – a five year global project. This project will be delivered in Minna, Niger State with focus on value chain crops such as soybean, maize and rice.
Roles’ Overview:
VSO is seeking dynamic, experienced, and competent people to fill the following vacancies:
Position: Project Coordinator
Responsible for the effective co-ordination and implementation of the IMA4P project and; the application of the model across the secure livelihood programs in Nigeria, through working with partner organisations and beneficiaries, volunteers and country office staff. This is a fixed term 4-year post.
Position: Market Assessment Consultant
The consultant will work collaboratively with VSO, local partners and beneficiaries to design and carry out a market assessment in Minna, Niger State and translate the results of the research. The consultant will be responsible for identifying
i) the major value chain stakeholders
ii) existing challenges and gaps along the value chain
iii) stakeholders’ expectations and
iv) ways to build capacity across the value chain.
How to Apply:
For a detailed job description and to apply, please visit http://vso.force.com/jobopportunities
Closing Date: Friday, 11th July 2014, 5:00pm.
VSO is an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Due to anticipated interest in this post, only short-listed candidates will receive a response.