- Location: Mozambique
- Sector: Non Profit
- Organization URL: http://www.acdivoca.org
- Experience: Mid Career
- Last Date To Apply Jan-15-2012
- Date Posted Dec-5-2011
Description
For over 45 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 97 projects in 38 countries and revenues of over $140 million.
Disease/Phytosanitary Control Specialist, Mozambique
We are currently seeking a Disease/Phytosanitary Control Specialist for an ongoing multiyear program in Mozambique. The purpose of the program is to control the spread of Coconut Lethal Yellowing Disease (“CLYD”), and to work with target households in Zambezia and Nampula provinces to diversify and develop value chains of short-term crops to reduce risks associated with monocropping.
Responsibilities:
- Implement a plan of operation for disease and phytosanitary control of CLYD in project areas and provide recommendations.
- Oversee the Junior Specialist and back-up support on selected issues such as review of draft document on CLYD analysis and trends.
- Provide long-distance consultation on selected disease control activities in endemic and epidemic disease zones.
- Provide recommendation on the most effective means of controlling rhinoceros beetle infestation.
- Provide oversight on effectiveness of CLYD mitigation strategies. Review maps tracking the spread of the disease and efforts to contain it. Provide regular analysis and reports on strengths and challenges of the disease-containment strategy as it progresses.
- Provide written reports every six months and review the infestation rate methodology; provide other documentation as required.
- Create guidelines addressing the rhinoceros beetle infestation.
Qualifications
- Minimum of master’s degree in plant pathology or related field is required; Ph.D. is preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in tropical horticulture/arboriculture, with some experience with CLYD mitigation preferred.
- High level of computer skills, including GIS-based mapping and database experience.
- Fluency in English is required and fluency in Portuguese is highly preferred (Spanish fluency may be substituted).
- Experience in Mozambique coconut sector highly preferred.
Contact Details
- Contact: Lars Volz
- Telephone: 202-000-0000
- Email: lvolz@acdivoca.org
Application Instructions
Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55569361D43515B7E59192F77561F620162774B. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
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