Joseph Charles White
About Joseph Charles White
Joseph Charles White is a Business Services Specialist currently employed at Catholic Relief Services in Monrovia, Liberia. He has over eight years of experience in agricultural value chains and has held various roles in organizations such as CERATH Development Organization and the World Bank Group.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Joseph Charles White has been employed at Catholic Relief Services as a Business Services Specialist since 2021. In this role, he focuses on fostering development and improving access to finance for businesses within agricultural value chains. His work involves coordinating support for farmers and businesses, ensuring they receive the necessary resources and guidance to thrive.
Previous Experience at CERATH Development Organization
Prior to his current position, Joseph worked at CERATH Development Organization as an Agribusiness & Enterprise Development Specialist for two months in 2021. His responsibilities included developing and conducting capacity development trainings, coaching, and mentoring for businesses and cooperatives in the agricultural sector.
Career Background at World Bank Group
Joseph has extensive experience with the World Bank Group, where he held multiple consultant roles. He worked as a short-term temporary consultant for a total of 16 months across different periods in 2012 and 2014. His work involved providing analytical support and contributing to various projects aimed at enhancing economic development in Liberia.
Education and Expertise
Joseph holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Procurement and Business from AMEU Graduate School. His educational background supports his specialization in agricultural value chains and business development.
Experience in Agricultural Value Chains
With over eight years of experience, Joseph has worked extensively within the rice, vegetable, cassava, and cocoa value chains across various counties in Liberia. His expertise includes coordinating Farmer to Farmer Volunteer support and drafting scopes of work for specialized volunteer assistance in areas such as management, marketing, product development, and food safety.