Value Chain & MSME Advisor (Retainer)
Quick answer
UNOPS is hiring a remote Senior Value Chain & MSME Advisor (Retainer) to provide technical leadership and support for the Private Sector Resilience Project in Afghanistan, paying Not specified.
- Role
- Value Chain & MSME Advisor (Retainer)
- Organization
- UNOPS
- Location
- Home based, with missions to Kabul, Afghanistan
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
The Agribusiness, Value Chain & Acceleration Advisor will serve on an on-call, milestone-driven retainer basis, providing senior technical leadership and policy guidance to the project team and implementing partners.
What you'll do
- Provide technical advisory and support to the project team and implementing partners
- Design and audit pro-rata matching fund structures for value chain projects
- Contribute to the development and implementation of technical verification and monitoring protocols
- Liaise with technical stakeholders and implement partners
- Conduct field visits and provide on-site technical assistance
- Support the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks
What it takes
- Master's degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Private Sector Development, or related field with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
- Experience in private sector and MSME development in fragile and conflict-affected contexts
- Experience working on projects financed by the World Bank or similar international finance institutions
- Experience in designing, administering, or monitoring matching grant schemes, challenge funds, or micro-enterprise performance-based funding
- Experience working in partnership with business incubators, accelerator programs, or venture capital platforms in developing or fragile countries
- Understanding of the economic, political, and social context of Afghanistan, with specific knowledge of the challenges and opportunities for MSME access to finance
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is home-based, with missions to Kabul, Afghanistan.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master's degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Private Sector Development, or related field with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, and experience in private sector and MSME development in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
How do I apply?
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNOPS's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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