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EMPLOYMENT
The COMESA-EAC Horticulture Accelerator Agribusiness Advisor will lead the support to CEHA private sector and government partners willing to strengthen and grow the horticulture sector based on COMESA-EAC Horticulture Accelerator’s implementation strategy. The role will require the following:
Leading technical meeting discussions related to policy and standards on the COMESA EAC Horticulture Accelerator (CEHA);
Managing oversight of staff and consultants;
Evaluating matching grant proposals from the private sector and monitoring performance against CEHA’s key performance indicators (KPIs);
Proactive sourcing of private sector partners across prioritized value chains and production clusters;
Providing technical assistance to private sector partners receiving matching grants and their value chain partners to strengthen their business strategies and operations; and
Liaising with government agencies to reduce barriers to growth and trade that ultimately benefit smallholder farmers, especially women and youth.