VGM Partners is looking for an expert for the following EC Framework
project in Malawi:
project in Malawi:
PROJECT NAME: Design of the 2013/14 and 2014/15 Farm Input Subsidy
Programme (FISP) seed quality
Programme (FISP) seed quality
monitoring and testing approach
Global objective: The assignment
contributes to improve the efficiency of the Farm Input Subsidy Programme, hence the increase of agricultural production through the provision of
subsidized improved/high quality agricultural inputs to resource poor farmers.
More specifically, it aims at fostering control and quality assurance
mechanisms for the delivery of high quality maize and legume seeds applying the
principle of ‘Value for money’ by verification that programme financed
comparable ‘high cost’ certified seeds (in comparison to tested seeds or grain)
meet the required standards.
contributes to improve the efficiency of the Farm Input Subsidy Programme, hence the increase of agricultural production through the provision of
subsidized improved/high quality agricultural inputs to resource poor farmers.
More specifically, it aims at fostering control and quality assurance
mechanisms for the delivery of high quality maize and legume seeds applying the
principle of ‘Value for money’ by verification that programme financed
comparable ‘high cost’ certified seeds (in comparison to tested seeds or grain)
meet the required standards.
Specific objective: The Specific objective of this assignment is to design the 2013/14 and
2014/15 Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP) seed quality monitoring
and testing; in particular to formulate the assignment to a level of detail
that will allow a costing and contracting out of
required services thereafter.
2014/15 Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP) seed quality monitoring
and testing; in particular to formulate the assignment to a level of detail
that will allow a costing and contracting out of
required services thereafter.
POSITION: Senior
Seed Expert
Seed Expert
Minimum requirements
· A Bachelor Degree or equivalent in agriculture or another relevant
discipline.
discipline.
· Qualifications or formal training in seed
certification / multiplication.
certification / multiplication.
· 10 years professional experience in agriculture or rural
development with at least 5 years of experience in agricultural
production in developing countries.
development with at least 5 years of experience in agricultural
production in developing countries.
· Fluency and excellent knowledge of English as a working language.
· ·Excellent communication, analytical and reporting skills.
Additional requirements
· Previous experience in seed production, multiplication, testing and
certification.
certification.
· Previous experience in seed sector development and (institutional)
capacity building.
capacity building.
· Experience in maize and/or legume seed production and testing will be
a strong advantage.
a strong advantage.
· Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa will be favoured.
Staring period: 11
July 2013
July 2013
Duration: 30 w/d
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EMAIL THE PROJECT TITLE AND WHICH POST YOU ARE APPLYING FOR
EMAIL THE PROJECT TITLE AND WHICH POST YOU ARE APPLYING FOR
Application instructions:
Applications and updated CV (in EU format) should be submitted to expert@vgmpartners.com
Only internally selected candidates will be contacted