Thursday, August 11, 2011

Tajikistan TSEP Agriculture Value Chain Internship

Organization:  Mercy Corps

Website:  Mercy Corps

Title: Agriculture Value Chain Intern

Location: Shaartuz, Tajikistan

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The intern will be responsible for helping to implement and monitor the agricultural value chain component of the Tajikistan Stability Enhancement Program (TSEP). The program is developing high impact value chains in each of its three operating areas (Garm, Shaartuz and Khujand). The program is building the capacity of farmers, producer groups and other value chain actors through technical support, targeted vouchers or small grants and development of improved market linkages and market based service provision for small hold farmers. The program is improving links within the value chain through agricultural fairs and improved access to financial services. 

Qualifications:
  • Master’s Degree preferred (complete or in progress) in an Agriculture or Business-related field
  • Knowledge of agricultural value chain theory and its application
  • Knowledge and experience with surveying and data collection, quantitative and qualitative analysis and related statistical procedures
  • Experience with MIS/GIS systems helpful
  • Experience with the development of agricultural enterprises (preferred)
  • Experience living in a developing country
  • Knowledge of Russian, Tajik, Farsi or Uzbek would be helpful but is not required

To Apply: Apply here


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