Consultant Innovation Project Lead
HEIFER INTERNATIONAL
1. Background ‘nDi Chuma’ is a project-based in Mchinji, Malawi that intends to create wealth in Malawi’s groundnuts value chain through applied digital solutions and investment. The Innovation Project Manager will work in concert with relevant local and international staff and subject matter experts to lead local research, development, testing, and reporting on planned digital interventions which are anticipated to 1) maximize the yield of groundnuts for smallholder farmers, 2) enable their access to affordable capital and (3) increase opportunities to receive a fair market price. While this position is not explicitly technical, applicants should have a working knowledge of blockchain, cryptocurrency, smart contracts, and (preferably) DAOs. This position is hands-on, entrepreneurial, and requires strong communication and management skills. Applicants must be comfortable facilitating user research/workshops with groups of 30+ and be comfortable working within uncertain innovation environments. It is expected that the Innovation Project Lead will be able to maintain reliable communication across international time zones and among relevant local staff, with an estimate of 50% field hours. Groundnut Productivity Growth and Access to Affordable Capital Investment and Risk Management: This project will use the...
Malawi : Southern
2022-04-26
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