Agriculture Productivity & Livelihoods Specialist 
 
Burlington VT 
 
ARD, Inc. (www.ardinc.com) has an immediate opening for a Staff 
Associate in our Agriculture and Economic Growth sector at corporate 
headquarters in Burlington, Vermont. ARD provides solid technical 
expertise in a wide array of economic growth, agriculture and trade 
services. ARD s multi-disciplinary approach to agriculture and 
economic growth, is grounded in 30 years of experience, and provides 
stakeholders with far-reaching tools and approaches on how they can 
realize their objectives. 
 
This is an entry-level technical staff position and an ideal 
opportunity for a self-motivated individual with about 4-7 years of 
professional international experience who is interested in developing 
and pursuing a career in international consulting and business 
development 
 
Responsibilities 
 
This is a technical staff position offering the opportunity to work 
with senior international development professionals, undertake 
international travel, build skills, and advance an international 
career. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 
 
* Provide technical assistance either for short-term international 
assignments or in a home office advisory capacity 
 
* Assist in all aspects of proposal preparation 
 
* Assist with recruitment and selection of technical consultants 
 
* Participate with the firm's general marketing activities and new 
business development 
 
* In addition, qualified candidates are expected to bring key skills 
and experience supporting the cross-cutting themes of: 
 
 Public-Private Partnerships 
 
 Grants 
 
 Public Information and Awareness 
 
 Institutional development and capacity building 
 
 Civil Society 
 
 Gender 
 
Essential Qualifications 
 
* Graduate degree in agronomy, agricultural science, agricultural 
extension, crop science, food security or related discipline 
 
* 4 years field experience in technical assistance programming in 
developing or transitioning countries required. 
 
* Excellent writing and proposal development skills are essential, 
including proposal writing, program design and technical approach 
development. 
 
* Strong knowledge of international donor projects and/or USAID 
funded projects highly desired. 
 
* Ability to demonstrate competence and experience in at least one 
other of AEG s core practice areas: 
 
 Value Chain and Competitiveness - - commodity chain development and 
management farm and non-farm, including capacity building for chain 
actors and supporters 
 
 Enterprise and Business Development - - factor markets (finance, 
land and labor); knowledge and skills in product development and 
marketing; personal successful business experience. 
 
 Agriculture Policy and Trade - - identify and recommend production 
and processing solutions to constraints of value chains. 
 
* Energetic and enthusiastic collaborative team player and self 
starter. 
 
* Strong cross-cultural relations and inter-personal communication 
skills. 
 
* Comfortable working in a fast paced and sometimes intense work 
environment. 
 
* Availability for 30-40% international travel. 
 
* Proficiency in MS Office applications. 
 
* Speaking and reading proficiency in a foreign language, French, 
Arabic or Spanish highly preferred; 
 
* U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is mandatory. 
 
In addition to a collaborative and family-friendly work environment, 
ARD, Inc. values diverse, energetic, and enthusiastic team players 
who are committed to high levels of performance and who are dedicated 
to providing superior services at all levels of the firm. 
 
To apply: 
 
Please email a letter of application along with a current curriculum 
vitae (CV) in reverse chronological format to 
homeofficejobs@ardinc.com. 
 
Please refer to Ag Staff Associate in the subject line. 
 
Applicants must complete the U.S. Department of Labor s Employment 
Opportunity form (available at: 
http://www.ardinc.com/careers/eeform.php) using Job Code: Ag Staff 
Associate 
 
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above 
will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted. 
 
ARD, Inc. is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its 
operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals 
in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications 
from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. 
ARD, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity 
Employer. 
 
Closing Date: Open