We are seeking a Grain Reserve Operation and Procedures Manual Consultant for
our current USAID-funded SEGIR GBT II project in Rwanda. This 3.5-year
initiative started in September 2009 and addresses post-harvest inefficiencies
by improving storage facilities and post-harvest practices. Our Post-Harvest
Handling and Storage (PHHS) approach includes four components: market linkages,
investment finance, post-harvest management and post-harvest policy strategy.
These components work together to lead to a reduction in post-harvest losses;
an increase in storage facilities; more farmers using storage facilities;
private sector funds flowing into post-harvest projects; and an increase in the
weight and value of commodities entering USAID-supported storage.
The National Strategic Reserve (NSR) has been introduced in Rwanda to address
potential shocks to food supply that the market or other government programs
cannot or have not adequately addressed, thus helping to improve food security
while simultaneously avoiding market distortion. The Government of Rwanda is
responsible for the cost and maintenance of the NSR and for it to achieve its
objectives, the Rwanda Ministry of Agriculture would like to have in place an
Operations and Procedures Manual for the Strategic Grain Reserve. ACDI/VOCA
expects the consultant to produce a draft operation manual which he or she will
present to Ministry officials through a power point presentation and after
incorporating comments the consultant will submit a final document of the
Rwanda Strategic Grain Reserve Operation and Procedures manual.
- Conduct the assignment through a desk study,
interviews with key stakeholders, departmental staff, Ministry senior
officials, program staff, field visits and access to necessary documents. - Produce a draft Operation and Procedures
Manual for the NSR, which the consultant will present to Ministry
officials and relevant stakeholders. - Incorporate comments/recommendations from the
Ministry and other stakeholders to produce a final Operations and
Procedures Manual for the Rwanda NSR.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in the following fields
required: Post-Harvest Handling, Silo Management, Grain Reserve
management, policy development for state/national reserves. - Experience developing operational guidelines
for grain reserves required. This includes: determining stock levels and
composition, grain procurement, maintenance of stocks, quality control,
and rotation mechanisms for buying/selling/distribution/disposal. - Demonstrated experience developing and
managing computerized inventory control systems for grain reserves
preferred.
encouraged to apply. EOE.
link below to apply
