Closing
date: 30 Jul 2015
date: 30 Jul 2015
Sustainability
in Agriculture is an unsolved challenge despite growing evidence of the need
for a paradigm shift towards new prod
in Agriculture is an unsolved challenge despite growing evidence of the need
for a paradigm shift towards new prod
uction systems that put ecological
resources, rural societies, cultural expressions, public social welfare and the
economic viability of smallholder family farming in the foreground.
Organic
Agriculture offers solutions that can contribute to sustainable development in
rural areas. This is particularly the case in addressing livelihood
improvements of vulnerable smallholder family farming households in need of
innovation and adaptation and challenged by food insecurity, biodiversity loss,
climate change, the depletion of natural resources and economic shocks.
Holistic, people-centered approaches with a focus on access to nutrition –
particularly for women and children – and market-oriented value chain
facilitation form the backbone of our work toward poverty alleviation.
Agriculture offers solutions that can contribute to sustainable development in
rural areas. This is particularly the case in addressing livelihood
improvements of vulnerable smallholder family farming households in need of
innovation and adaptation and challenged by food insecurity, biodiversity loss,
climate change, the depletion of natural resources and economic shocks.
Holistic, people-centered approaches with a focus on access to nutrition –
particularly for women and children – and market-oriented value chain
facilitation form the backbone of our work toward poverty alleviation.
AfrONet
was established in 2012 to unite and coordinate ecological organic actors and
initiatives in the continent. It facilitates partnerships, exchange and
advocate for adoption of ecological organic practices in achieving
sustainability goals, food security and poverty reduction.
was established in 2012 to unite and coordinate ecological organic actors and
initiatives in the continent. It facilitates partnerships, exchange and
advocate for adoption of ecological organic practices in achieving
sustainability goals, food security and poverty reduction.
There
are about 1 million ha certified organic land and 580 000 certified producers
with an upwards tendency in the continent. At the same time there are vast
non-certified organic areas and producers.
are about 1 million ha certified organic land and 580 000 certified producers
with an upwards tendency in the continent. At the same time there are vast
non-certified organic areas and producers.
Currently,
the Program Director will report to the AfrONet President and eventually to the
Executive Director. In the case of partnership projects, the Program Director
will report to Project leading Organization and or donors, based on the
requirements of the project agreements and contracts.
the Program Director will report to the AfrONet President and eventually to the
Executive Director. In the case of partnership projects, the Program Director
will report to Project leading Organization and or donors, based on the
requirements of the project agreements and contracts.
Currently,
the Programme Director is required to work for 12 days per month on the Organic
Trade Development in East Africa (OTEA) – a partnership project with IFOAM and
5 NOAMs in East Africa. IFOAM – Organics International leads, unites and
assists the global Organic Movement. It has about 800 affiliates in nearly 120
countries and also acts as a Global Action Network with numerous allies. In
Africa, IFOAM has about 60 members. IFOAM is the project holder and leader of
the OTEA project.
the Programme Director is required to work for 12 days per month on the Organic
Trade Development in East Africa (OTEA) – a partnership project with IFOAM and
5 NOAMs in East Africa. IFOAM – Organics International leads, unites and
assists the global Organic Movement. It has about 800 affiliates in nearly 120
countries and also acts as a Global Action Network with numerous allies. In
Africa, IFOAM has about 60 members. IFOAM is the project holder and leader of
the OTEA project.
The
remaining 10 days per month, the Program Director will be responsible for
fundraising and implementing AfrONet/EOA project supported by SDC/BvAT.
remaining 10 days per month, the Program Director will be responsible for
fundraising and implementing AfrONet/EOA project supported by SDC/BvAT.
The
AfrONet office is in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
AfrONet office is in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
QUALIFICATIONS
and EXPERIENCE
and EXPERIENCE
We
are looking for an experienced Programme Director with proven skills in
supporting institutional development, in networking, in project acquisition,
fundraising and in implementation and management. We are looking for the
following key competencies in particular:
are looking for an experienced Programme Director with proven skills in
supporting institutional development, in networking, in project acquisition,
fundraising and in implementation and management. We are looking for the
following key competencies in particular:
#
Sound knowledge of Ecological Organic Agriculture systems and practices and of
the Organic Agriculture Movement and its challenges in Africa. A high level of
commitment to and passion for sustainability in agriculture;
Sound knowledge of Ecological Organic Agriculture systems and practices and of
the Organic Agriculture Movement and its challenges in Africa. A high level of
commitment to and passion for sustainability in agriculture;
#
Stable personality with very good self-management skills and ability to set up
own operations. A very high level of self motivation, discipline and dedication
to interact remotely with peers and supervisors;
Stable personality with very good self-management skills and ability to set up
own operations. A very high level of self motivation, discipline and dedication
to interact remotely with peers and supervisors;
#
Very good organizational, social and intercultural communication skills.
Ability to build capacity with participatory approaches and to gain trust and
respect of the African partners;
Very good organizational, social and intercultural communication skills.
Ability to build capacity with participatory approaches and to gain trust and
respect of the African partners;
#
First-hand experience in planning and implementation of complex international
projects in a civil society environment that is cooperating with the private
and public sectors. Familiarity with the basic tools and concepts of
facilitation of rural development in Africa;
First-hand experience in planning and implementation of complex international
projects in a civil society environment that is cooperating with the private
and public sectors. Familiarity with the basic tools and concepts of
facilitation of rural development in Africa;
#
Sound organizational skills including the management of budget and activities,
and an understanding of accountancy and financial management systems;
Sound organizational skills including the management of budget and activities,
and an understanding of accountancy and financial management systems;
#
Professional, pragmatic and outcome-oriented working style, capable of
achieving fast progress in complex and parallel multi-stakeholder processes;
Professional, pragmatic and outcome-oriented working style, capable of
achieving fast progress in complex and parallel multi-stakeholder processes;
#
A good understanding of, and skills in developing value chains for smallholder
farmers from local to global markets. Previous experience in market or supply
chain development would be a distinct advantage;
A good understanding of, and skills in developing value chains for smallholder
farmers from local to global markets. Previous experience in market or supply
chain development would be a distinct advantage;
#
Event management skills: experience in the management of meetings, facilitation
of workshops and management of conferences;
Event management skills: experience in the management of meetings, facilitation
of workshops and management of conferences;
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Good fundraising capabilities including networking, proposal development,
delivery on commitments and accountability;
Good fundraising capabilities including networking, proposal development,
delivery on commitments and accountability;
#
Proficiency in English and good knowledge in French. Skills in further
languages that are common in Africa (Kiswahili, Arabic, Portuguese etc.) will
be an advantage;
Proficiency in English and good knowledge in French. Skills in further
languages that are common in Africa (Kiswahili, Arabic, Portuguese etc.) will
be an advantage;
#
Capacity to contribute to a culture of open dialogue and constructive, mutual
feedback as part of IFOAM’s intercontinental team.
Capacity to contribute to a culture of open dialogue and constructive, mutual
feedback as part of IFOAM’s intercontinental team.
Please
submit electronically a full CV, letter of motivation, salary expectations and
the contact details of two references in one PDF document before 30th July
2015 to Mwanzo Millinga, the communication Specialist at AfrONet, afronet2015@gmail.com
submit electronically a full CV, letter of motivation, salary expectations and
the contact details of two references in one PDF document before 30th July
2015 to Mwanzo Millinga, the communication Specialist at AfrONet, afronet2015@gmail.com
For
strategic and content related questions can be directed to Jordan Gama, the
President, jordanusgama@gmail.com
strategic and content related questions can be directed to Jordan Gama, the
President, jordanusgama@gmail.com
Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
