The Near East Foundation (NEF) is a non-profit international development organization that has supported livelihoods recovery and community-based economic development in the Middle East, Africa, and Caucasus since 1915. NEF draws on local teams, experience, and partnerships in these regions to create community-led solutions to reduce poverty, create economic opportunity, and empower conflict and crisis-affected groups to improve their future outlook and wellbeing. Our programs are organized around three pillars: Inclusive Economic Development, Climate-resilient Development, and Stabilization and Peacebuilding.
The Near East Foundation (NEF) is seeking applicants for a Value Chain & Economic Development Officer to be based in Rumbek, in South Sudan.
Since 2021, NEF has supported conflict, displacement, and climate change-affected communities in South Sudan to improve food security and self-sufficiency through agricultural production as well as health and wellbeing through community-led initiatives in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). In Lakes State, NEF is launching a project to localize the supply chain for essential agricultural and fishing inputs. The project aims to support local production of agricultural tools for immediate markets; and support vulnerable households to procure tools for crop production.
Please see the attached advert for a detailed job description and application instructions. Applications will only be received though our careers page found here: NEF CAREERS PAGE
The closing date for submitting applications is October 15, 2023.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Near East Foundation by visiting the NEF website at www.neareast.org
The Near East Foundation promotes Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants seeking employment and NEF employees.
NEF_Value Chain & Economic Development Specialist.pdf (3.1 MB)