NTU International
is preparing a proposal for the
EU-funded
project “ EU Assistance for the Uzbekistan AgriFood Development Strategy 2020–2030 ”, which aims to support the Government of Uzbekistan in the implementation of a sustainable, market-oriented, inclusive and climate-smart agri-food system. The project focuses on strengthening policy and regulatory frameworks, institutional capacities, and public sector governance in support of the Agri-Food Development Strategy 2020–2030. NTU International
is seeking a Senior Value Chain Development Expert to support agri-food value chain development, market integration, and private sector competitiveness initiatives across Uzbekistan. Key Responsibilities
Support development and strengthening of agri-food value chains and market-oriented agricultural systems; Provide technical assistance on value chain analysis, agribusiness development, and market access strategies; Conduct assessments related to production systems, processing capacities, logistics, export opportunities, and value addition; Support development of value chain upgrading strategies, investment plans, and private sector development initiatives; Advise public institutions and private stakeholders on competitiveness, quality standards, and sustainable agri-food market systems; Promote integration of climate-smart agriculture, sustainability, gender inclusion, and digitalisation into agri-food value chains; Contribute to preparation of market studies, value chain assessments, investment analyses, and policy recommendations; Coordinate with Ministries, producer organisations, agribusinesses, exporters, financial institutions, and development partners; Deliver workshops, technical training, and capacity-building activities related to value chain development and agribusiness competitiveness; Contribute to monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of value chain development and market integration initiatives. Education
Master’s degree in agricultural economics, agribusiness, rural development, economics, food systems, or another relevant field. General Professional Experience
Minimum 10 years of professional experience in value chain development, agribusiness, market systems development, or agricultural economics; Proven experience working on agricultural, agribusiness, or rural development projects in developing or transition economies; Experience in international development cooperation and donor-funded programmes. Specific Professional Experience
Minimum 7 years of experience in agri-food value chain development, agribusiness competitiveness, or market systems initiatives; Demonstrated experience with value chain assessments, export development, market integration, or private sector development programmes; Experience related to horticulture, livestock, food processing, logistics, or export-oriented agriculture is considered an advantage; Experience supporting projects financed by the EU, World Bank, IFAD, FAO, ADB, GIZ, EBRD, or other international financial institutions is considered a strong asset; Experience working with producer organisations, agribusiness companies, cooperatives, or export agencies is considered an advantage; Experience in Central Asia, Eastern Europe, or post-Soviet countries is considered an asset. Languages
Working knowledge of Russian is considered a strong asset.
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is preparing a proposal for the
EU-funded
project “ EU Assistance for the Uzbekistan AgriFood Development Strategy 2020–2030 ”, which aims to support the Government of Uzbekistan in the implementation of a sustainable, market-oriented, inclusive and climate-smart agri-food system. The project focuses on strengthening policy and regulatory frameworks, institutional capacities, and public sector governance in support of the Agri-Food Development Strategy 2020–2030. NTU International
is seeking a Senior Value Chain Development Expert to support agri-food value chain development, market integration, and private sector competitiveness initiatives across Uzbekistan. Key Responsibilities
Support development and strengthening of agri-food value chains and market-oriented agricultural systems; Provide technical assistance on value chain analysis, agribusiness development, and market access strategies; Conduct assessments related to production systems, processing capacities, logistics, export opportunities, and value addition; Support development of value chain upgrading strategies, investment plans, and private sector development initiatives; Advise public institutions and private stakeholders on competitiveness, quality standards, and sustainable agri-food market systems; Promote integration of climate-smart agriculture, sustainability, gender inclusion, and digitalisation into agri-food value chains; Contribute to preparation of market studies, value chain assessments, investment analyses, and policy recommendations; Coordinate with Ministries, producer organisations, agribusinesses, exporters, financial institutions, and development partners; Deliver workshops, technical training, and capacity-building activities related to value chain development and agribusiness competitiveness; Contribute to monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of value chain development and market integration initiatives. Education
Master’s degree in agricultural economics, agribusiness, rural development, economics, food systems, or another relevant field. General Professional Experience
Minimum 10 years of professional experience in value chain development, agribusiness, market systems development, or agricultural economics; Proven experience working on agricultural, agribusiness, or rural development projects in developing or transition economies; Experience in international development cooperation and donor-funded programmes. Specific Professional Experience
Minimum 7 years of experience in agri-food value chain development, agribusiness competitiveness, or market systems initiatives; Demonstrated experience with value chain assessments, export development, market integration, or private sector development programmes; Experience related to horticulture, livestock, food processing, logistics, or export-oriented agriculture is considered an advantage; Experience supporting projects financed by the EU, World Bank, IFAD, FAO, ADB, GIZ, EBRD, or other international financial institutions is considered a strong asset; Experience working with producer organisations, agribusiness companies, cooperatives, or export agencies is considered an advantage; Experience in Central Asia, Eastern Europe, or post-Soviet countries is considered an asset. Languages
Working knowledge of Russian is considered a strong asset.
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Senior Value Chain Development Expert Arbeitgeber: NTU International A/S
NTU International ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern die Möglichkeit bietet, an bedeutenden Projekten zur Entwicklung nachhaltiger Agrar- und Lebensmittelsysteme in Usbekistan mitzuwirken. Mit einem starken Fokus auf berufliche Weiterbildung, institutionelle Kapazitätsentwicklung und ein unterstützendes Arbeitsumfeld fördert das Unternehmen eine Kultur des Lernens und der Zusammenarbeit. Die Mitarbeiter profitieren von vielfältigen Wachstumschancen und der Möglichkeit, einen positiven Einfluss auf die Gesellschaft zu nehmen, während sie in einem dynamischen internationalen Umfeld arbeiten.
