Equipment Specifications Specialist (Expat STTA)

We are looking for an Equipment Specifications Specialist (Expat STTA) who will support us on the USAID funded Harvest Activity Program in Ukraine.

This Activity aims to enable supported male and female grain and oilseed farmers, including those from marginalized and underserved groups, to return production and income for target commodities to at least pre-war levels while improving production efficiency and profitability and will position farmers to market their crops more successfully and profitably in the war-affected context. The Activity will focus specifically on the following target commodities, barley, corn, soybean, sunflower, and wheat.

Required Qualifications:

•              Bachelor’s degree in economics or business administration.

•              Demonstrable experience in procurement systems for international development projects funded by USAID, EU, World Bank, ADB or other international donors.

•              Specific experience in preparing technical specifications for procurement of various kinds of equipment for irrigation projects, such as:

a.            Pumps and related electro-mechanical equipment

b.            SCADA equipment

c.             Hydrometeorological equipment

•              At least 10 years of experience with procurement systems in irrigation schemes in developing countries and the US.

•              Demonstrable communication, reporting, creative problem solving, and management skills.

•              Prior experience working in post-conflict settings with similar conditions to Ukraine.

All qualified candidates please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@Sheladia.com

SHELADIA Associates is a multi-disciplinary international professional consulting firm with demonstrated experience in the successful management and implementation of development projects worldwide. SHELADIA believes practicality and sustainability in development projects require flexible resource management, active participation of all stakeholders, and a shared goal of strengthening institutions and operational systems to optimize available resources.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.