Agribusiness Specialist

Global Communities is seeking an Agribusiness Specialist for a two-year program to promote agricultural diversification and food and nutritional security in Honduras. The Agribusiness Specialist will lead and coordinate activities to strengthen producer organizations and implement Good Agricultural Practices (GAP).

Requirements

• University degree in agribusiness, international trade, agricultural sciences, economics, agricultural economics, management, or other related discipline
• At least 5 years of work experience in promoting agricultural or rural development or agribusiness promotion
• Verifiable experience in providing or facilitating agricultural extension services with producers in rural, indigenous and afro-descendant communities

Benefits

• Support and technical assistance in the development and implementation of agro-coastal business plans
• Coordination activities with strategic allies in the geographic area under responsibility
• Selection of potential sites and leading producers for the establishment of field schools