Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 15 Sep 2016
Outline of the Programme:
The overall objective of the project is the reduction of poverty and the increase of food security in Sierra Leone through better governance and increased agricultural productivity and diversification.
The purposes are:
With the provision of Technical Assistance:
- The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security (MAFFS) and the research and educational institutions are strengthened in their capacity to drive the change towards a sustainable, diversified and environmental friendly agriculture.
- The incomes generated by export crops (cocoa, coffee and cashew) increase
- Diversified agricultural production and proper livestock management contribute substantially to the food security in the Country.
Qualifications and Skills:
· Master's degree (or equivalent academic qualification) or Bachelor's degree with additional 3
years of professional experience in Development/Social Sciences/Economics/Agriculture or
any other subject relevant and/or related to the assignment.
· Proven record of accomplishment of professional experience in multicultural teams of technical
specialists.
· Proven record of accomplishment of professional experience in TA project in rural
development.
· Very good communication, facilitation and reporting skills.
· Excellent command of English language, both written and spoken.
· Working knowledge of standard computer software (Excel, Microsoft Word).
General Professional Experience:
•At least 6 years of professional experience in developing countries (preferably close to 10 years
of experience).
· Experience in cooperation with similar stakeholders of the BAFS project is considered an
added advantage.
Specific Professional Experience:
At least 5 years of professional experience as community development specialist in developing
countries project.
· Proven record of accomplishment of professional experience of working in trade and
commodity associations
· A proven ability to work with stakeholders at different levels in the value chain, from
producers to processors and exporters.
· Working experience of at least 3 years in Sub-Saharan Africa
Preferred additional experience giving added advantage:
Working experience and knowledge of local languages in Sierra Leone
*Length of the project: 48 Months*
Start Date: January 2017
Project Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone with travel in country as required.
Application deadline: 15th September 2016
How to apply:
https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=4&rid=2761