Location: Islamabad
Project: Pakistan Agricultural Technology Transfer Activity (PATTA)
Country: Pakistan
Positions: 4
Post Type: Short Term Consultant (STTA)
Job Type: Consultant
Start Date: January/February 2018
Project Background:
The Pakistan Agricultural Technology Transfer Activity (PATTA) funded through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been working since April 2017 to increase smallholder farmers’ access to markets, alongside their overall development impact and cost-effectiveness. By building on CNFA’s 10-year history of successful implementation in Pakistan, PATTA is galvanizing ongoing private-sector investment to commercialize the types of agricultural technologies that enable smallholders to increase their incomes, improve farm productivity, create jobs, and enhance economic growth and stability. These technologies include seeds, fertilizers, water pumps, improved plant and animal breeds, precision agriculture, and integrated soil fertility management, amongst others.
CNFA is seeking applications for Local Short-Term Consultants for its PATTA project in the following disciplines. Expected Level of Efforts (LOEs) is around 45 days for each of the following positions
- Consultant – Livestock Technologies (Genetics and Feed)
- Consultant – Crop Post-harvest Technology
- Consultant – Irrigation Water Specialist
- Consultant – Seed Technologies
How to Apply:
Please send your application to [email protected] latest by January 09, 2018. Kindly mention position title in email subject line.