Job Opening at at ACDI/VOCA Nigeria

Employment Nigeria 16-May-2016 NIGERIA , Logistics Security

ACDI/VOCA - For over 50 years and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 34 projects in 26 countries and revenues of approximately $174 million.

POSITION : Logistics and Security Consultant

Job Descriptions

USAID is requesting the services of LEO to identify key constraints to trade (focusing on SPS measures) within the maize and livestock value chains in West Africa and to gauge opportunities for potential SPS related investments along each chain.
This will be a value chain analysis, again focusing on SPS needs and issues within the value chain, bringing together a wealth of knowledge about the targeted value chains by inventorying key SPS constraints that prohibit VC development and by prioritizing solutions to address identified SPS/VC constraints[1]. The in-country research will focus on four countries: Nigeria, Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, and Burkina Faso.
Given this context, ACDI/VOCA is seeking a logistics and security consultant for its in-country research in Nigeria.

Specific Tasks

Prepare logistics for meetings and site visits
Obtain security information from the consultant’s professional contact’s network to ensure that identified sites are safe for conducting meetings
Accompany technical team on identified sites towards the north of the country
Obtain prices (labor, materials, etc.) for the study
Print necessary materials

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor's degree required and preferably in Security Studies and Logistical Planning.
At least five to ten years of relevant experience in Nigeria and understanding the security situation in-country.
Demonstrable experience performing logistics for prior studies/projects in Nigeria.
Strong interpersonal skills, communication and diplomatic skills, ability to work in a team
Ability to plan and organize his/her work, efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results
Ability to receive/integrate feedback

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and cover letter to: leorecruit@joinav.org Please indicate "Logistics and Security Consultant" in the subject line. No phone calls please.

Note: Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE

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