Tracking Code 20120092
Job Description
IFDC is seeking a
Policy Advisor with expertise in fertilizer market development to lead a small
team under a USAID funded fertilizer market privatization project in Rwanda.
Period of assignment is two years with immediate posting to Kigali, Rwanda.
This project is in progress and all logistics and staffing are in place and
fully operational.
Policy Advisor with expertise in fertilizer market development to lead a small
team under a USAID funded fertilizer market privatization project in Rwanda.
Period of assignment is two years with immediate posting to Kigali, Rwanda.
This project is in progress and all logistics and staffing are in place and
fully operational.
Background:
In September 2010 the
United Agency for International Development Mission in Rwanda (USAID-R) awarded
IFDC Grant No. AID-696-G-10-00001 to implement the ‘Privatization of Fertilizer
Import and Distribution System (PReFER)’ in Rwanda. Following a series of
pro-active policy measures by the MINAGRI during 2011-2013, the PReFER project
approach is now being adjusted to enable the project to provide improved
support to the MINAGRI and the private sector.
United Agency for International Development Mission in Rwanda (USAID-R) awarded
IFDC Grant No. AID-696-G-10-00001 to implement the ‘Privatization of Fertilizer
Import and Distribution System (PReFER)’ in Rwanda. Following a series of
pro-active policy measures by the MINAGRI during 2011-2013, the PReFER project
approach is now being adjusted to enable the project to provide improved
support to the MINAGRI and the private sector.
Effective
immediately, the PReFER project will make the following adjustments to take
advantage of opportunities to improve support to the MINAGRI and further
fertilizer market development:
immediately, the PReFER project will make the following adjustments to take
advantage of opportunities to improve support to the MINAGRI and further
fertilizer market development:
- Policy
Advisor cum COP will be embedded in the MINAGRI to provide improved policy
related support and increase transparency of market development. - Fertilizer
Market Advisor intensifies capacity building at the
importer/wholesaler/dealer levels to strengthen private sector performance
in servicing the needs of farmers and improve business acumen for long
term sustainability. Strengthens relationships between suppliers of credit
and entities involved in fertilizer market. - PReFER
proactively establishes linkages with relevant development projects that
impact farmer demand for fertilizers to achieve resource leveraging and
synergies.
Both advisors are to
work in coordination to address issues that pertain to the government and the
private sector and farmers respectively. The advisors will be supported by a
technical team of specialists on agribusiness and value chain development and
in finance.
work in coordination to address issues that pertain to the government and the
private sector and farmers respectively. The advisors will be supported by a
technical team of specialists on agribusiness and value chain development and
in finance.
Job
Duties/Responsibilities:
Duties/Responsibilities:
The Policy Advisor
cum Chief of Party (COP) will lead the PReFER project team. In that capacity,
the COP will be the primary point of contact with MINAGRI and USAID on
project-related matters. Key responsibilities include the following:
cum Chief of Party (COP) will lead the PReFER project team. In that capacity,
the COP will be the primary point of contact with MINAGRI and USAID on
project-related matters. Key responsibilities include the following:
- Provide
policy related support to the MINAGR, including identification of policies
that constrain private sector investment and performance in the fertilizer
market, evaluation of the impact of policies on fertilizer market
performance, makes recommendations to MINAGRI on policy reforms/actions
that will further contribute to privatization. - Advise
MINAGRI on subsidy policy implementation in the context of privatization
of the fertilizer market to make the subsidy work effectively to help
achieve the privatization agenda. - Coordinate
with Fertilizer Market Advisor to assure that fertilizer market
development activities are consistent with expectations of MINAGRI and
compliment the policy related reforms to stimulate private sector
investment - Assures
that collaborative relationships and project linkages are well defined and
contribute to fertilizer market development and support the overall
privatization process to extent feasible. In collaboration with Fertilizer
Market Advisor, provide improved information flows to MINAGRI on
fertilizer market conditions - Manages
the PReFER project to achieve a harmonious relationship with MINAGRI and
USAID and achieve success in accomplishing project objectives and timely
submission of deliverables in accordance with USAID grant agreement. - Maintains
high staff morale and assures quality staff performance in all PReFER
Activities
Required Skills
This is a senior
project leadership position for IFDC. Position reports to Country Director of
Rwanda.
project leadership position for IFDC. Position reports to Country Director of
Rwanda.
- Extensive
knowledge about agriculture and fertilizer input policies including
fertilizer policy analysis and formulation - Good
understanding of agriculture value chain development - Solid
working knowledge of USAID procedures related to project management - Good
financial and personnel management skills and demonstrated ability to
manage a project within budget. - Team
worker / team builder, proven ability to inspire. A go-getter who gets
things done. - Excellent
communication skills
Required Experience
- Masters
degree in agriculture economics, economics, or related discipline. - Minimum
of 15 years of experience, in agriculture sector development with emphasis
on policy analyses, formulation, evaluation and/or implementation as
related to privatization of agriculture input markets. - Experience
in development and management of Public-Private-Partnerships
How to Apply
Interested
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