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Code 20120090
Code 20120090
Job
Description
Description
The U.S.
Agency for International Development has contracted with Development
Alternatives, Inc. to implement the Food and Enterprise Development Program
(FED) in Liberia. The objectives of the Program are:
Agency for International Development has contracted with Development
Alternatives, Inc. to implement the Food and Enterprise Development Program
(FED) in Liberia. The objectives of the Program are:
- To increase agricultural productivity and
profitability and improve human nutrition; - To stimulate private enterprise growth and
investment; and - To build local technical and managerial human
resources to sustain and expand accomplishments achieved under objectives
one and two.
The Role:
The Team
Leader for the International Fertilizer Development Center on the Liberia FED
project is to coordinate agro-input activities and oversee field based
community facilitators contributing to achievement of activities set out in the
sub-components of the Food and Enterprise Development (FED) project funded by
USAID and implemented by a consortium led by DAI in Liberia. The Team
Leader/Input Supply Specialist, with specialization in Agriculture Input
Markets and/or Productivity, will lead IFDC’s project implementation team and
coordinate the contribution of IFDC’s Short-Term Consultants (STC) to:
Leader for the International Fertilizer Development Center on the Liberia FED
project is to coordinate agro-input activities and oversee field based
community facilitators contributing to achievement of activities set out in the
sub-components of the Food and Enterprise Development (FED) project funded by
USAID and implemented by a consortium led by DAI in Liberia. The Team
Leader/Input Supply Specialist, with specialization in Agriculture Input
Markets and/or Productivity, will lead IFDC’s project implementation team and
coordinate the contribution of IFDC’s Short-Term Consultants (STC) to:
- Introduce practical innovative production
technologies and practices. - Work with Centers of Excellence to develop
extension materials and methodology and train trainers. - Increase farmer access to improved inputs
(seed, fertilizer, farm equipment and crop protection products) by
stimulating demand via market-friendly voucher systems that also stimulate
competitive input supply chain development and include an exit strategy. - Train and develop agro-input dealers and trade
associations. - Help establish farmer-based organizations and
link them to credit and other service providers and train NGOs and other
trainers. - Help develop a market information system for
key commodities. - Provide technical support for GOL soil, staple
crop and other relevant surveys. - Provide training of farmers and extension
staff involved in the on-farm trials. - Work in close collaboration with other
partners of the FED project. - Publish results.
Required
Experience
Experience
- Masters degree in agribusiness, agronomy,
agro-economy or a related field - At least 10-15 years experience in
agribusiness development in Africa - Solid knowledge of private sector
development.Solid knowledge of key private sector actors in North and
Western Africa (including the financial sector and the fertilizer sector)
and preferably having worked in private agribusiness in Africa - Knowledgeable in development of major value
chains in North and Western Africa (both inputs and outputs) and access to
credit (including innovative credit mechanisms) Experience in agribusiness
development, preferably in the countries of the North and Western Africa
Division - Experience in development and management of
Public-Private-Partnerships - Donor knowledge
- Proven experience in project development / new
business development - Team worker / team builder, proven ability to
inspire. A go-getter who gets things done. - Excellent communication skills
How to Apply
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