Final presentation for ALEC 646 Institutions Serving Agriculture in Developing Nations at Texas A&M University. This presentation was aimed at disseminating the knowledge gained during the semester to help people learn about the industry and how to find a job.

3. Introductions
Class Overview
Explanation of Catalogue
How to Use Catalogue
High Impact Experience –
Washington, D.C.
Lessons Learned
Getting Hired
Summary and Closing Remarks

4. Course Objectives:
1. Increase knowledge about the missions and programs of selected
leading national (U.S.) and international (non-U.S.) governmental, non-
governmental, and private sector organizations that develop,
implement, and evaluate international agricultural development efforts
2. Increase knowledge about roles and responsibility of the staffs of
these organizations
3. Increase knowledge about recruitment, application, and selection of
staff of these organizations
4. Network with leaders of selected organizations for possible
internships and employment
5. Produce an extensive list and descriptions of selected organizations

5.  Geoffrey Booth
 Judson Brown
 Blaze Currie
 Ken Davies
 Steve Hague
 Mark Ivy
 Bill Lazenby
 Trent McKnight
 Bobby Moore
 Andrew Natsios
 Jolyne Sanjak
 B.B. Singh
 Jill Urban-Karr
 Larry Wu

6.  Collection of organizations
 International agricultural development
 Each organization:
• Year founded
• Headquarters' location
• Phone number
• Website
• Type of organization
• Short description
• Location areas of interest
• Agricultural areas of interest

9.  Type of organization
• Non-Government Organization
• Multilateral
• Government
• Foundations
• Faith-based NGOs
• Educational
• For Profit
 Location areas of interest
• Africa
• Asia
• Europe
• Latin America
• Middle East
• North America
• Oceania
 Agricultural areas of interest
• Agronomy
• Animal agriculture
• Commercial agriculture
• Conservation of national
resources
• Economic development
• Food security
• Policy
• Public health
• Relief and development
• Research
• Social justice
• Water

11. Type of organization
Location areas of interest – geographic
regions
Agricultural areas of interest – type of work

15.  Organization’s missions
and programs
 Roles and
responsibilities of staff
 Qualifications and
experience needed
 Develop networking
skills

16.  Reflection
 Bringing to A&M
 Student led
 Culture
 Personal Gain

17. Catalogue
Presentation
Publication
Future Students

18. Time Mon 4/21 Tues 4/22 Wed 4/23 Thur 4/24 Friday 4/25
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
9:00 AM
ACDI/VOCA
9:30 AM
MCC
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
InterAction
11:00 AM
World Vision
IFPRI11:30 AM
Global Cold Chain12:00 PM
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
1:30 PM
USAID2:00 PM
Food for the
Hungry FAS Visit
2:30 PM
Chemonics
3:00 PM
NAFSA3:30 PM
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
Texas A&M Office
of Federal Relations
5:00 PM
Q&A with Alicia's
friends in
development5:30 PM
6:00 PM
Aggie Muster
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
NAFEO/ NRCS
Scholarship Dinner
7:30 PM
8:00 PM

19.  We visited 13 organizations
 3 Governmental International Ag organizations
 6 Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO)
 2 Faith based Organizations
 1 Multilateral Organization
 And Texas A&M Office of Federal Relations

21.  MCC
• Completely funded by the U.S. government
• Works directly with developing countries governments
• International internships
• Internship doc- things you have accomplished, what you
learned and recommendations
 FAS
• Promote international trade
• Inform trade policy & trade negotiations
• Cochran Program- 2 wk exchange program
• Pathways, International internships, Schedule B employee,
& GS9

22. USAID
• USA.Jobs
• Series of questions that are scored electronically
• For 20 positions interview 50 people (scores with
85-90 points)
• Subject matter experts select
• Written case study & 1 hour to present
• ½ hour individual interview
• Take those with highest points usually 4 (written
ability & persuasive argument key
• Language gives you credit of .15 on overall score

23. CHEMONICS OPPORTUNITIES
 What they Do
• Tech work
• Backstopping
• Monitor & budgets
• Recruiting & Consulting
 What they look for
• Leadership, versatility,
problem solving, relevant
degree, communication,
experience, and a team
player
• Entry level professional
program (create Profile)
• Standardized test, Language
test, face to face panel
interview, & final selection 4
weeks
• Training
• Extra support first year
• Frequent meeting with
cohorts
• Quarterly meetings to expose
you to practice areas
• 100% employee owned

24. WHAT NGOS ARE DOING!
 Irrigation
 Farm Training
 Rural Finance
 Ag Research
 Land & Property
 Nutrition
 Infrastructure
 Education
 Disaster Risk Reduction
(DRR)
 Agri Business
 Community Development
 Enterprise Services
 Food Security
 Soil & Water
 Climate Change
 Health

25.  ACDI/VOCA
• Service Learning Corps
• 2wk- 6 months international
experience
• Be a qualified candidate (a
recent or current master's or
Ph.D. student in agriculture,
international business or
international studies;
see FAQ for other areas)
• http://www.acdivoca.org/site/I
D/volunteer-service-learning-
corps
 Create an e-Profile on the
online recruitment system
and select "Service Learning
Corps" as a job category
• Visit their international
opportunities portal and click
the Service Learning Corps
link to see current openings
• Select the Service Learning
Corps assignment(s) for
which you qualify
• Submit your résumé, cover
letter and a recommendation
from your advisor

26. INTER-ACTION
ALLIANCE
GLOBAL COLD CHAIN
ALLIANCE
 Largest U.S. based NGO
• Share & develop best
practices
• Influence policy
• Promote partnerships
• NGO aid map
• Foreign assistance Briefing
Book 19 sectors every 2
years
 Idealist.org
 A family trade association
(supply chain)
• Food distribution, storage,
design & build facilities
• Building an industry where
development did not exist
• Corporate responsibility-
People benefit because
food can be shipped at a
better price
• Work with governments &
NGOs

27.  10,000 Members
 100 countries
 Best practices
 Training
 Networking
 Advocating
international Ed
 Opportunities
• 2 day public policy &
advocacy program
• Departmental paid
internships with NAFSA
 Other Opportunities
• Study abroad offices
• International Student
Services (ISS)

28. INTERNATIONAL FOOD
POLICY RESEARCH
INSTITUTE (IFPRI)
QUALIFICATIONS &
OPPORTUNITIES
 13 countries
 500 members in CIGAR
 Staff based in 20 countries
 What they do
 Develop Strategies for
Governance
 Environment & production
technologies
 Market trade and Institutions
 Poverty, health & nutrition
 Community outreach
 Phd/Master’s
 Research Specialist
(Statistical software abilities,
GIS, Economics, Policy,
etc…
 Internships
• Find a researcher that has
similar interest and send an
email!

29. • Lobbyist for higher
educations, specifically land
grant institutions
• Policy- accessibility &
credibility
• Make sure everyone is
saying the same thing
• $.75 of every dollar comes
form the government

31. Ask yourself what skills you have
How do those skills fit with what employers
are looking for?
What relevant experience do you have?
Begin keeping track of all of everything you
have done in life (Your life’s CV)

32. Project
Management
and
Backstopping
Technical
Consulting
(Normally Short
Term)
Research
SKILLS:
•Statistics
•Modeling Software
•Technical Knowledge in Ag
SKILLS:
•Project Management
•Grant Writing
•Some Language Skills
SKILLS:
•Technical Knowledge in Ag
•Knowledge of Local
Environment
In Country
Employment
SKILLS:
•Long-term Living Abroad
•Cultural Sensitivity
•Language
•Written Communication

33.  Completed Course Work:
 Ruminant Nutrition
 Cow and Calf Management
 Sheep Science
 Beef Cattle Management
 Genetics
 Horse Breaking & Training
 Animal Breeding
 Cattle Marketing and Sales
 Poultry Science
 Meat Science
Coupled with:
• Experience working on a ranch
• Research on beef cattle abroad
• Livestock experience in FFA
• Grew up on a farm
• Internship with a veterinarian

34.  Completed Course Work:
 Ruminant Nutrition
 Ag Econ
 Sheep Science
 Agricultural Leadership
 Methods of Tech Change
 Statistics
 Project Management
 Marketing
 Grant Writing
 Ag Policy
Coupled with:
• Internships with D.C. based
development organizations
• Experience writing grants
and/or evaluating projects
• Knowledge of another language
• Experience traveling and
working abroad

35.  Completed Course Work:
 Ruminant Nutrition
 Ag Econ
 Sheep Science
 Agricultural Leadership
 Methods of Tech Change
 Statistics
 Project Management
 Marketing
 Grant Writing
 Ag Policy
Coupled with:
• Peace Corps or other long term
work abroad
• Internship with USAID
contractor
• Proficiency in some language

36. Completed Course Work:
 Ruminant Nutrition
 Ag Econ
 Sheep Science
 Agricultural Leadership
 Methods of Tech Change
 Statistics
 Project Management
 Marketing
 Grant Writing
 Ag Policy Coupled with:
• Published journal articles
• Experience using modeling
software
• Internship with a research firm

37.  Completed Course Work:
 Ruminant Nutrition
 Cow and Calf Management
 Sheep Science
 Beef Cattle Management
 Genetics
 Horse Breaking & Training
 Animal Breeding
 Cattle Marketing and Sales
 Poultry Science
 Meat Science
Coupled with:
• Experience working on a ranch
• Research on beef cattle abroad
• Livestock experience in FFA
• Grew up on a farm
• Internships with veterinarians

38.  Use your full CV as a source of information that
you pull from to create individualized resumes
 Make it easy to read
 Carefully read the job description
 Mirror the wording in the description
 You alone control the narrative that is you
 Do not lie

39.  Bring copies of your resume
 Research the company
 Think of stories from you past experiences that
exhibit the skills you have (situational interviews)
 Develop a good handshake
 Make eye contact
 Be confident
 Send a thank you card

40.  Are there other aggies working within the
organization you are applying?
 Take a trip to D.C.
 Subscribe to email newsletters for the
organizations you are applying for
 Make and use business cards
 Join LinkedIn
 Attend large development conferences