Uganda Legume
Seed Sector
Seed Sector
VERIFICATION
OFFICER–
Uganda Legume Seed Sector
OFFICER–
Uganda Legume Seed Sector
Tetra
Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont (http:www.tetratechintdev.com/)
is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates to
fill the position of Verification Officer. The pilot project will focus on
legume seed sector devel
Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont (http:www.tetratechintdev.com/)
is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates to
fill the position of Verification Officer. The pilot project will focus on
legume seed sector devel
opment, and the position will be based in Kampala,
Uganda with significant opportunities for in-country travel.
Responsibilities: The Verification
Officer will be responsible for overseeing all verification activities that
will be carried out by an external contractor. This will include biannual
audits of companies’ reported seed sales as well as verification of unsold
seeds. The Verification Officer should be familiar with legume seed production
and sales processes, and will need to liaise and oversee all verification tasks
to ensure verification objectives are carried out with integrity. Verification
work will be focused both on verifying results, and preventing and identifying
fraudulent practices.
Officer will be responsible for overseeing all verification activities that
will be carried out by an external contractor. This will include biannual
audits of companies’ reported seed sales as well as verification of unsold
seeds. The Verification Officer should be familiar with legume seed production
and sales processes, and will need to liaise and oversee all verification tasks
to ensure verification objectives are carried out with integrity. Verification
work will be focused both on verifying results, and preventing and identifying
fraudulent practices.
Successful
candidates will have demonstrated success designing and implementing
verification and quality control systems, monitoring and evaluating system
implementation, overcoming challenges and solving problems, and coordinating
with partners. If you are a fit for our team, you will be an outstanding.
candidates will have demonstrated success designing and implementing
verification and quality control systems, monitoring and evaluating system
implementation, overcoming challenges and solving problems, and coordinating
with partners. If you are a fit for our team, you will be an outstanding.
*Manager; able to track,
monitor and document work plan implementation;
monitor and document work plan implementation;
*Detail
oriented;
able to manage multiple tasks and data with accuracy and efficiency;
oriented;
able to manage multiple tasks and data with accuracy and efficiency;
*A
creative problem solver; able to develop innovative solutions
to respond to an evolving context;
creative problem solver; able to develop innovative solutions
to respond to an evolving context;
*Learner; with a strong sense
of curiosity, able to adjust actions in response to new information;
of curiosity, able to adjust actions in response to new information;
*Team
member;
enjoy working with others and being part of a larger effort.
member;
enjoy working with others and being part of a larger effort.
You
will also be business-minded and have a strong interest in learning about and
executing new approaches to effective private sector development. Candidates
should highlight these skills in their CV, and expect to demonstrate them if
called for an interview.
will also be business-minded and have a strong interest in learning about and
executing new approaches to effective private sector development. Candidates
should highlight these skills in their CV, and expect to demonstrate them if
called for an interview.
Qualifications:
*A
minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required. Relevant fields
include, but are not limited to, Agricultural Development, Business Management,
Accounting, Finance and Administration
minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required. Relevant fields
include, but are not limited to, Agricultural Development, Business Management,
Accounting, Finance and Administration
*A
minimum of 5 years’ experience with private sector projects or programs
management
minimum of 5 years’ experience with private sector projects or programs
management
*Proven
track record of achieving management goals and objectives, financial
management, and oversight of contracts in similar context
track record of achieving management goals and objectives, financial
management, and oversight of contracts in similar context
*Excellent
interpersonal and leadership skills
interpersonal and leadership skills
*Spoken
and written fluency in English
and written fluency in English
To
be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line
process:
be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line
process:
*
CV in reverse chronological format
CV in reverse chronological format
*
Reference List
Reference List
Applications
that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered.
No phone calls will be accepted. The deadline for applications is March
20th.
that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered.
No phone calls will be accepted. The deadline for applications is March
20th.
Tetra
Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in
the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission
and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented
ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative
Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.
Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in
the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission
and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented
ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative
Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.