VSO is the world leading independent international
development organization that works through volunteers to fight poverty in
developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings together to share skills,
build capacities, 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 global project.
This project will be delivered in Minna, Niger State with focus on value chain
crops such as soybean, maize and rice.
ROLE’S OVERVIEW:
VSO is seeking dynamic, experience, and competent people to
fill the following vacancies
I.
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 organizations and beneficiaries,
volunteers and country office staff. This is a fixed term 4 years post
II.
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 1) the major value chain
stakeholders 2) existing challenges and gaps along the value chain 3)stakeholders’
expectations and 4) 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, 17:00GMT.
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.
Source: The Guardian, Thursday.
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