Overview:ACDI/VOCA is a global development design and delivery partner that has implemented effective economic and social development projects in nearly 150 countries since 1963. We empower people to make positive changes in their lives by applying our expertise in sustainable agriculture, resilience, economic opportunity, access to finance, and equity & inclusion to create meaningful, lasting impact. ACDI/VOCA and its affiliates design and implement donor-funded projects, facilitate impact investing, deliver financial services, and partner with businesses to promote inclusive practices and build sustainable supply chains. In 2024, ACDI/VOCA was named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post and received 2024 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence recognition for its innovation, work-life flexibility, compensation & benefits, leadership, and purpose & values.
General Call for Technical Experts, Ecuador
ACDI/VOCA is seeking multiple positions for an upcoming Climate Change Mitigation through Sustainable Land Use Activity in Ecuador funded by USAID. The anticipated program will promote sustainable livelihoods and advance natural climate solutions in areas affected by deforestation and land degradation through greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction and mitigation efforts.
The program is anticipated to start in 2025, and these positions will be based in Ecuador.
Responsibilities: Seeking candidates with the following expertise:

• Sustainable livelihoods and economic opportunities
• Agriculture and agroforestry production systems and supply chains
• Governance and policy, including natural resource governance
• Finance mechanisms for agricultural and environmental activities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required; master’s degree is desired.

• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in relevant field.

• Experience working in Ecuador required.

• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.