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.
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.
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 t
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 t
he 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.
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.
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:
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:
- 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.
senior 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
