Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

Agricultural chains

Vacancy Announcement-International Specialist in Agribusiness and Value Chain

Tiempo de lectura: 3 mins.

Competitiveness and Sustainability of Agricultural Chains with focus on the Caribbean region and based in Trinidad & Tobago 

International Specialist in Agribusiness and Value Chains

Experience:

The applicant must have a minimum of 10 years of proven national and international professional experience in agribusiness and value chain development. Proven experience in providing technical networks, knowledge management and research systems in value chains, agribusiness and producer groups, and market access. Broad experience in managing projects and/or programs in relevant thematic areas. Experience in and knowledge of Agribusiness, Producer groups, Cooperatives and the Strengthening of Entrepreneurial Capacities will be an asset. Please view link for detailed information http://www.iica.int/es/job-opportunities

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