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ACDI/VOCA is a global development design and delivery partner that has implemented effective economic and social development projects in nearly 150 countries since 1963. We empower people to make positive changes in their lives by applying our expertise in sustainable agriculture, resilience, economic opportunity, access to finance, and equity & inclusion to create meaningful, lasting impact. ACDI/VOCA and its affiliates design and implement donor-funded projects, facilitate impact investing, deliver financial services, and partner with businesses to promote inclusive practices and build sustainable supply chains. In 2024, ACDI/VOCA was named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post and received 2024 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence recognition for its innovation, work-life flexibility, compensation & benefits, leadership, and purpose & values.
Technical Specialists, Madagascar Feed the Future
ACDI/VOCA is preparing for an upcoming Feed the Future Activity in Madagascar funded by USAID. The anticipated program aims to invest in solutions and partnerships in nutrition sensitive food systems, market-led agriculture growth, sustainable management of natural resources (including land, water, and biodiversity), social cohesion and protection, and climate change mitigation and adaptation to enhance Madagascar’s resilience to shocks and stresses and allow for a more prosperous and secure future.
The program is anticipated to start in 2025, and cover select districts in the Southwest, Grand South and Southeast of Madagascar.
Responsibilities
Seeking Candidates Qualified in the Below Areas of Expertise:
- Inclusive Food and Agricultural Systems
- Private Sector Engagement
- Natural Resource Management
- Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
- Biodiversity and Conservation
- Entrepreneurship and Youth Engagement
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required; master’s degree is desired.
- Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in relevant field.
- Experience working in Madagascar preferred.
- Fluency in English is preferred; fluency in French and/or Malagasy is required.
Malagasy nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Please apply online at www.acdivoca.org/international-jobs. The applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt, only finalists will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply. ACDI/VOCA will never request payment or charge a fee to apply for any position.