Jamaica
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Mining (MOAFM) Agro-Investment Corporation
A bachelor’s degree in an agriculture related discipline, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
At least 2 years experience in cooperative development, agricultural extension services, or rural development.
Strong knowledge of cooperative governance and the Cooperative of Friendly Societies guidelines.
Ability to develop training materials and conduct capacity-building initiatives.
Proficiency in project management and strategic planning.
Experience working with farming communities and understanding of agricultural value chains.
SPECIAL NOTICE ABOUT CITIZENSHIP: Candidates who are dual citizens of Jamaica and the U.S. are not eligible to serve with Peace Corps Jamaica. Volunteer safety is of paramount importance, and the protections of U.S. citizenship promote Volunteer safety. If anyone holding dual U.S. and Jamaican citizenship were to face a legal, safety, or other emergency situation in Jamaica, the Peace Corps' ability to intervene would be limited. If you hold citizenship with both the U.S. and Jamaica, we encourage you to look at other opportunities with Peace Corps.
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Agriculture
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Jamaica
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PCR
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As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.
