Farm Management and Agribusiness Project

Peace Corps- This is an international position. The Peace Corps serves in 76 countries worldwide. (Greater Atlanta Area)

Job Description
The Peace Corps offers a unique experience to make a difference around the world and bring the benefits of that experience back home. The personal and professional rewards of Peace Corps service last a lifetime. Our primary goal is to place Volunteers where their skills and experience are most needed. While we take your job assignment and geographical preference under consideration, we cannot guarantee placement in your country of region of choice. This job listing is one example of a Peace Corps Agriculture assignment. For more information on our Agriculture programs, visit www.peacecorps.gov/agriculture Essential Duties

Designing and implementing workshops in cost-benefit analysis, marketing, basic accounting, and credit management with farmers. Helping farmers create farmer-owned and controlled marketing and supply cooperatives. Facilitating small business start-ups or income generating activities. Providing technical assistance in improving crop and livestock production. Improving agribusinesses by implementing idea banks or incubators for new projects. Providing technical assistance to improve management and marketing practices. Training agribusinesses in market analysis, production techniques, economic forecasting, financing options, costing and pricing, packaging, transporting, and developing new value-added products. Advising government officials who are formulating and implementing strategies for the agricultural sector. Assisting individuals and organizations to adjust to privatization efforts and move towards a free market economy. Training community members and college students using innovative teaching methodologies at agricultural training institutions.

Benefits Peace Corps is a life-defining leadership experience you will draw upon throughout your life. The most significant accomplishment will be the contribution you make to improve the lives of others. There are also tangible benefits, including the following Peace Corps provisions:

Student loan assistance A "readjustment" allowance of $7,425 (pre-tax) upon completion of service Language, cross-cultural, and technical training Travel to and from country of service

A monthly living and housing allowance Full medical and dental coverage 48 paid vacation days Unique graduate school opportunities Leave for family emergencies Transition and job support and social networking after service Advantages in federal employment Opportunities for short-term assignments through Peace Corps Response No fee to participate

Desired Skills & Experience

Required qualifications:

BA/BS in Agriculture Economics; OR 3 years experience in farm management and/or agribusiness; OR BA/BS degree combining agriculture and management, including agribusiness, agricultural management, farm management; OR BA/BS in any business or economics discipline with 1 year experience in farming or agribusiness. There is no second language requirement to serve in the Peace Corps; however, individuals who have at least two semesters of Spanish or French at the university level or have completed four years of a romance language in high school within the last eight years are highly desired. If you have learned a language informally, the Peace Corps may consider the CLEP and ACTFL exam results for placement.

The ideal candidate: Candidates are either recent graduates with a degree in Agriculture Economics or a degree in business or economics with 1 year of farm/agribusiness experience. Relevant experience may include agriculture management, farming, or gardening work. Some applicants may have a general knowledge of business, computer skills, research and networking skills, and the ability to collaborate and share resources with others.

Company Description
Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps by executive order on March 1, 1961, more than 210,000 Americans have served in 139 host countries. Today, 8,073 volunteers are working with local communities in 76 host countries in agriculture, community economic development, education, environment, health and youth in development. Peace Corps volunteers must be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years of age. Peace Corps service is a 27-month commitment and the agencys mission is to promote world peace and friendship and a better understanding between Americans and people of other countries. Visit www.peacecorps.gov for more information.

Additional Information
Posted: April 8, 2013 Type: Full-time Experience: Entry level Functions: Other Industries: Farming Compensation: See benefits in Job Description Employer Job ID: VRS Job ID: 5108319