Vacancies

Agrobusiness Development Specialist

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

The Agricultural Project Implementation Unit (APIU) of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, under the Climate Resilient Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (CRAVCD), hereby invites qualified persons to apply for the following positions: Agrobusiness Development Specialist.

Interested consultants shall provide information demonstrating that they have the necessary qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services in accordance with the Statement of Work:

• A university degree in agricultural economics, accounting or related fields from a recognized institution.
• He/she should have 10 years of experience in SME development, obtained in the private sector, government programs or multilateral funded development programs.
• He/she should be able to demonstrate strong analytical skills in the areas of market analysis, feasibility studies for private investments and their financing.
• He/she should be able to demonstrate the establishment and/or support of successful farmer groups seeking to aggregate perishable produce and supply value chain operators for processing or sale/distribution.
• He/she should be familiar with quality requirements in contract farming and the methods used to provide price incentives to achieve the desired product quality in a timely manner.
• The specialist should have developed similar contract supply agreements used in other Central Asian countries. Report writing and communication with the APIU Officers will be done in Russian and Kyrgyz, fluency in which is assumed. 

Expression of interest must be delivered (by e-mail) to the address below, indicating the above-mentioned vacancy title. Deadline for submission is 18.00, 14 August 2025.

To participate in the competition, the following documents must be submitted:

• CV (in English and Russian languages) on ADB format (attached);
• Copy of passport (ID card);
• Copies of documents proving the required professional education, work experience, and qualification (copy of certificates and copies of documents on education). 

Please note that CVs should be sent in ADB format only in two languages. Otherwise, your candidacy will not be considered. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.   

The Agricultural Project Implementation Unit (APIU) of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic.