World University Service of Canada (WUSC Caribbean) is currently recruiting for the position of Agribusiness and Marketing Officer (ABMO) in Dominica for the Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) Project. The position is open to CARICOM nationals only and the initial posting will be for a period of two (2) years.
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
The SAC project promotes climate resilient agriculture for equitable economic growth using an inclusive market systems (IMS) approach to increase economic prosperity of women and youth (female/male) in more sustainable agricultural markets. Women and youth (f/m) are central players in targeted agricultural market systems. The SAC project encourages climate resilient domestic agricultural production to enhance productivity, food security, and reduce reliance on imported agricultural products, for more sustainable economic growth by engaging agricultural markets in Dominica, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia and Suriname.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Country Coordinator (CC) in Dominica, the ABMO will be responsible for providing support to the SAC Country Coordinator for the OECS (based in Dominica), in the planning, management, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the SAC project’s programing activities linking women and youth to sustainable agricultural market systems using an inclusive market systems approach. The candidate will work closely with relevant in-country and regional stakeholders – including producers, agro processors, local and national government agencies, the private sector and others, to ensure the targets set for the country level Annual Work Plans (AWP) will be achieved fully and on time. The ABMO will also liaise with staff, volunteers and specialists working on the SAC project across the region. A detailed job description for the position can be found on WUSC’s website at:www.wusc.ca/en/work-wusc/
Suitably qualified persons are invited to submit their cover letter, CV, and the name and contact information of 3 professional references no later than 20th October, 2023 via e-mail to [email protected].
WUSC Caribbean offers competitive remuneration packages and subscribes to the principles of employment equity and safety in the workplace and for all stakeholders in the project. While WUSC Caribbean thanks all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
The Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) Project is implemented by World University Service of Canada (WUSC), with funding support from the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada (GAC).
