Table of Contents:

There are 10 messages in this issue:

Message 1 - Project Manager, Iraq Tatweer Project, Washington DC +b

Message 2 - Advocacy Activity Manager, Ukraine +b

Message 3 - Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Ukraine +b

Message 4 - Outreach and Communication Specialist, Ukraine +b

Message 5 - Adviser to Commissioner of Correctional Services +b

Message 6 - Country Director Mali and Burkina Faso +b

Message 7 - Senior Advisor Economic Development in Cotton Sector (Value Chain Development) +b

Message 8 - Advisor Forest Products +b

Message 9 - Regional Fundraising Manager +b

Message 10 - Senior Advisor Carbon Financing & Forest Economics +b

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Project Manager, Iraq Tatweer Project, Washington DC +b

Posted by: Recruitment ( recruitment@msi-inc.com )

Name of company or organization : Management Systems International (MSI)

Place of Assignment :  USA  

Job description : Project Manager, Iraq Tatweer Project, Washington DC

Company Profile:  Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Today, it has over 100 projects under management worldwide and its technical expertise has been expanded to include implementation of a range of analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, organizational capacity building, education, and natural resource management.  At the beginning of 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., a global multi-disciplinary professional services organization with offices in 20 countries around the world. MSI became a part of Coffey International Development (Coffey ID), one of seven divisions which comprise the Coffey Group. Together, we aspire to create extraordinary outcomes for our clients, our staff and the communities in which we work. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary: 

Management Systems International seeks a Project Manager to support our long-term national capacity building project in Iraq. The TATWEER project works to strengthen the management of government ministries through advising and training government officials. For more information on the TATWEER project, please visit: (www.tatweer-iraq.com).

Position Summary:

MSI is seeking a Project Manager to support the management and operations of the Iraq-based Tatweer project.  The Project Manager is based in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities:

•        Aid in managing the project, including monitoring and controlling costs, scheduling, performance monitoring, anticipating and managing changes, contract compliance, maximizing customer satisfaction, logistical support to technical teams, and ensuring optimal financial performance;

•        Manage international travel for the Tatweer team members and consultants;

•        Assist project team with proposal writing, budgeting and recruiting for technical experts;

Job qualifications : Qualifications:

•        A Bachelors or Masters degree in international development, political science or related field;

•        Prior work or educational experience focusing on the Middle East preferred;

•        Experience backstopping USAID funded projects helpful;

•        Strong attention to detail required; experience arranging international travel preferred;

•        Arabic language skills preferred.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com

Education : Bachelors degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Deadline for submission of applications : August 9, 2008

Instructions to applicants : To apply, please visit www.msiworldwide.com

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

Important Message: Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and  mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.

Advocacy Activity Manager, Ukraine +b

Posted by: Recruitment ( recruitment@msi-inc.com )

Name of company or organization : Management Systems International (MSI)

Place of Assignment :  Ukraine  

Job description : Advocacy Activity Manager, Ukraine

Company Profile:  Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Today, it has over 100 projects under management worldwide and its technical expertise has been expanded to include implementation of a range of analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, organizational capacity building, education, and natural resource management.  At the beginning of 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., a global multi-disciplinary professional services organization with offices in 20 countries around the world. MSI became a part of Coffey International Development (Coffey ID), one of seven divisions which comprise the Coffey Group. Together, we aspire to create extraordinary outcomes for our clients, our staff and the communities in which we work. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Position Summary:

MSI is seeking an Advocacy Manager for an upcoming USAID Civil Society project in Ukraine.

Responsibilities:

•        Lead needs and capacity assessment to design and implement NGO advocacy activities.

•        Provide technical assistance to NGO in developing and implementing advocacy activities.

•        Develop and implement training program in advocacy skills and on key issue areas.

•        Facilitate development and maintain networks and coalitions of advocacy NGOs.

•        Contribute to developing and implementation of the advocacy grants program.

•        Summarize advocacy efforts by NGO in reports, success stories, and lessons learned. 

Job qualifications : Qualifications:

•        University degree (preferably law degree);

•        5+ years of experience working with NGOs;

•        Experience in conducting advocacy activities;

•        Strong knowledge of legal framework for NGO;

•        Proved managerial experience;

•        Proved experience in developing and conducting training programs;

•        Preferable but not necessary experience working with USAID programs;

•        English language skills.

Please note: This is a local position. Applicants must be citizens of Ukraine to qualify.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.   

Nationality : Ukrainian

Education : Doctorate degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Deadline for submission of applications : August 10, 2008

Instructions to applicants : To apply, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com  

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

Important Message: Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and  mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Ukraine +b

Posted by: Recruitment ( recruitment@msi-inc.com )

Name of company or organization : Management Systems International (MSI)

Place of Assignment :  Ukraine  

Job description : Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Ukraine

Company Profile:  Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Today, it has over 100 projects under management worldwide and its technical expertise has been expanded to include implementation of a range of analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, organizational capacity building, education, and natural resource management.  At the beginning of 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., a global multi-disciplinary professional services organization with offices in 20 countries around the world. MSI became a part of Coffey International Development (Coffey ID), one of seven divisions which comprise the Coffey Group. Together, we aspire to create extraordinary outcomes for our clients, our staff and the communities in which we work. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Position Summary:

MSI is seeking an M&E Specialist who will be responsible for implementing the monitoring and evaluation system for an upcoming USAID Civil Society project in Ukraine and contribute to other program components when necessary. 

Responsibilities:

•        In coordination with MSI project leadership, design and implement the Monitoring and Evaluation plan for the Ukraine Civil Society project;

•        Develop performance indicators and performance monitoring plans; design data collection methods and oversee data quality assurance;

•        Write and/or contribute to project reports to the donor and MSI headquarters;

•        Serve as a resident technical specialist in Monitoring and Evaluation and build the capacity of our local partner organizations in M&E;

•        Provide tools, training and support to monitor implementation of grantees;

•        Contribute to other project components upon request of the project leadership.

Job qualifications : Qualifications:

•        Degree in statistics, international development or related field;

•        3+ years experience in monitoring and evaluation for internationally funded programs;

•        Experience designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems for USAID funded programs required;

•        Knowledge and understanding of surveying methodologies and strong analytical skills;

•        Experience with development programs relating to civil society preferred;

•        English language skills.

This is a local position.  Candidates must have Ukrainian citizenship to qualify.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.

Nationality : Ukrainian

Education : Bachelors degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Deadline for submission of applications : August 10, 2008

Instructions to applicants : To apply, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

Important Message: Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and  mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.

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Outreach and Communication Specialist, Ukraine +b

Posted by: Recruitment ( recruitment@msi-inc.com )

 

Name of company or organization : Management Systems International (MSI)

Place of Assignment :  Ukraine  

Job description : Outreach and Communication Specialist, Ukraine

Company Profile:  Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Today, it has over 100 projects under management worldwide and its technical expertise has been expanded to include implementation of a range of analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, organizational capacity building, education, and natural resource management.  At the beginning of 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., a global multi-disciplinary professional services organization with offices in 20 countries around the world. MSI became a part of Coffey International Development (Coffey ID), one of seven divisions which comprise the Coffey Group. Together, we aspire to create extraordinary outcomes for our clients, our staff and the communities in which we work. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Position Summary:

MSI is seeking an Outreach and Communication Specialist who will be responsible for implementing outreach activities for an upcoming USAID Civil Society project in Ukraine. 

Responsibilities:

•        Develop and implement a communication strategy to ensure visibility of the project and provide tools for effective communication and networking among those participating in the project groups. 

•        Provide training and technical assistance to program grantee organizations on developing and implementing communication strategies and PR strategies.

•        Produce project quarterly newsletter, write success stories, write press releases and communicate with the media.

•        Contribute to developing project website; maintain substantive part of the website and provide information to post on the website.

Job qualifications : Qualifications:

•        Degree in journalism or related field;

•        3+ years experience working with the mass media and/or civil society organizations;

•        Experience designing and implementing outreach and PR strategies for civil society organizations;

•        Good writing and communication skills (applicant should provide examples of their articles or other written stories relevant to the position);

•        Experience with development programs relating to civil society preferred;

•        English language skills.

This is a local position.  Candidates must have Ukrainian citizenship to qualify.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.   

Nationality : Ukrainian

Education : Bachelors degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

 

Deadline for submission of applications : August 10, 2008

Instructions to applicants : To apply, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

Important Message: Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and  mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.

Adviser to Commissioner of Correctional Services +b

Posted by: Elena Okada

GRM International Pty Ltd is seeking applications from highly qualified leaders with current or recent experience in corrections facilities.  The position offers an exciting opportunity to mentor the Commissioner of Correctional Services in an advisory role to strengthen the capacity of the Correctional Service of Solomon Islands (CSSI).  Applications are being sought for:

Position:     Adviser to Commissioner of Correctional Services

Key Duties:

Advise the Commissioner on -

1.                 Leading CSSI, to realize its vision of an effective, ethical and professional organization.

2.                 Objective setting, performance monitoring, implementation of Government policies and maintenance of appropriate security standards.

3.                 Management of all resources including budget, finances, staff, maintenance, OH&S and equity requirements.

4.                 Provision of authoritative and strategic advice to the Solomon Islands Ministry of Police National Security and Correctional Services.

5.                 Development, implementation and annual evaluation and review of contingency plans.

6.                 Development of a range of positive offender programs.

Key Selection Criteria – The applicant should be able to demonstrate experience in:

Senior executive level experience in strategic planning, financial and human resource management, infrastructure functions, tendering and contracting.

1.                 Experience in the application of leading-edge strategic and management practices.

2.                 Proven ability to capacity build in a cross cultural environment.

3.                 Proven ability to advise on development, monitoring and reporting of corporate directions.

4.                 Proven ability to analyse, develop and evaluate service delivery methods.

5.                 Highly developed communication, negotiation and conflict management skills.

The full position description and selection criteria can be found at www.grminternational.com under Project Employment.

Background:

The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) is a partnership between the Solomon Islands Government, the people of the Solomon Islands, and the contributing countries of the Pacific Region. RAMSI is providing broad-ranging support to develop the capacity of CSSI.  For information on RAMSI, please refer to the website www.ramsi.org.

GRM is the International Service Provider engaged by AusAID to manage the RAMSI Law and Justice Program – Corrections Component.

GRM is a leading international development management company, specialising in the provision of project design, management expertise and technical assistance to development projects for bilateral and multilateral funding agencies, governments and corporations. GRM provides these services to a diverse range of sectors worldwide.

GRM's goal is to assist developing regions globally to achieve sustainable economic growth and create a better future.

For information on other opportunities on GRM managed projects please visit the GRM International website www.grminternational.com.  

Contact/To Apply

Further information and details on how to apply is available from www.grminternational.com under ‘Project Employment’.  Applications from candidates who have not followed the application instructions will not be accepted. For further questions please email: sicorrections@grminternational.com or call Elena Okada on + 61 7 3025 8581.

Applications Close:       5:00pm (AEST) Thursday, 31 July 2008

Location:             Honiara, Solomon Islands

Interviews Scheduled:   Honiara, Solomon Islands from 18 August 2008

Assignment Starts:        29 September 2008 (Approximately)

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Country Director Mali and Burkina Faso +b

Posted by: Beverly Isanjiri

Name of company or organization : Kickstart International

Place of Assignment :  Mali  

Job description : Scope of Job

The Country Director for KickStart Mali will be responsible for managing, expanding and reporting on KickStart’s operations in Mali and Burkina Faso, and to support fundraising and donor reporting requirements as necessary. Burkina Faso is currently an extension of the Mali program. The Country Director reports to the Chief Operating Officer based in KickStart’s Africa Office in Nairobi( Kenya) All activities support the primary Kickstart mission of getting people out of poverty in Mali & Burkina Faso, by promoting the sales and usage of KickStart’s award winning MoneyMaker branded irrigation pumps.

Principal Accountabilities

_ Manage and Strengthen the Mali and Burkina Faso program by implementing and expanding KickStart plans and strategies which comprise the following key strategic functions:

i. The operation and optimization of the Private Sector Supply Chain Network (Manufacturer _ Distributor_ Retailers _ Small-scale farmer) for pumps & other equipment.

ii. The design/improvement, set-up and management of a Marketing/Awareness Creation Program to accelerate the adoption of our MoneyMaker technologies.

iii. The design/improvement, set-up and management of a Sales Program to:

a. Sell our award-winning Money Maker technologies

b. Gather marketing intelligence/inform Marketing & Promo campaigns

iv. The design/improvement, set-up and management of an Impact Monitoring Program which will track, measure socio-economic impacts and key performance metrics.

„FƒnManage staff and activities with the mission of increasing sales and adoption of irrigation pumps, maximizing cost-effectiveness and ensuring timely and accurate reporting of KickStart¡¦s activities, finances and social impacts.

„FƒnHuman Resource Management: Recruit, manage, and increase capacity / capabilities of KickStart-Mali & Burkina Faso team members. Ensure the timely and effective implementation of the KickStart performance management program ¡V with the goal of building a motivated, high performing team.

„FƒnManaging and reporting on all aspects of the operation. This includes the 3 components of our field program (above), and also includes financial and operational management and reporting. Manage a budget of $700,000 to $1,000,000 per annum

_ Coordinating with KickStart International¡¦s Nairobi and San Francisco offices on both strategic (program design and implementation) and tactical issues.

_ Liaising/collaborating and building relationships with all KickStart’s development partners ¡V implementers/service providers and donors - and relevant government agencies.

_ Ensuring that all activities/programs undertaken are consistent with the mission and the basic policies and strategic approaches developed and used by KickStart.

Job qualifications : _ Degree level or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration,

Economics, Political Sciences or Social Sciences or related field

_ 10 plus years of progressive responsible experience in International Development or in senior position in a private sector organization.

_ People Management Experience ¡V managing, mentoring, and developing people and a high performing team

_ Capital equipment sales and marketing experience preferred and/ or enterprise development experience in an international NGO

_ Knowledge of finance and audit as well managing and developing budgets

_ Excellent personal communication, negotiation & report writing skills

_ Results/Performance Orientation ¡V proven ¡§self-starter¡¨

_ Sales & Marketing Experience ¡V retail marketing of consumer goods, and supply chain management

_ Knowledge and Experience in Micro Finance ¡V a plus

_ Strong analytical abilities and detail orientation

_ At least 2 years experience living and working in Sub-Saharan Africa - preferably in Francophone West Africa and specifically in Mali

_ Fluent in English and French and ideally with knowledge of Bambara language

_ Shares KickStart’s values and believes in its Mission

_ Exposure / Knowledge of Rural Development

Nationality : Open

Education : Bachelors degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Start-up date : As soon as possible

Deadline for submission of applications : 30th August 2008

Submit applications to : Beverly Isanjiri at this email address HR@kickstart.org  

Follow-up : Phone call follow-ups are OK

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Senior Advisor Economic Development in Cotton Sector (Value Chain Development) +b

Posted by: Sandra S. van Doesburg

Name of company or organization : SNV/Netherlands Development Organisation

Place of Assignment :  Benin  

Job description : SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is working in over 33 developing countries across the world. In these countries we are dedicated to a society where all people enjoy the freedom to pursue their own development. The emphasis of our work is on poverty alleviation through (1) increasing production, income and employment (PIE) and (2) increasing access to basic services in the sectors of water, sanitation & hygiene, education, health and renewable energy (BASE). We aim at achieving considerable impact in both ‘impact areas’. We do this through providing advisory services, facilitating knowledge development, brokering and networking, strengthening local capacity builders, supporting the establishment of local capacity development funds and carrying out advocacy at national and international levels.

SNV Benin is composed of 4 teams (Natitingou, Parakou, Cotonou operational teams, Cotonou national team) and a management team to the national director. SNV Benin takes an active part in cotton, livestock/pastoralist, palm oil, and cashew sectors and in the sectors of water and sanitation, education and  renewable energy sectors (BASE). Every sector is lead by a sector leader supported by a PC.     

Some figures on the population (UNDP: Human Development Report 2006 Benin): total population 8.2 million (44.5% under the age of 15, 2.7% of the population age 65 and older); urban population 39.7% which is growing slowly; total fertility rate (births per woman) of 5.9 in 2000-2005 and an annual population growth of 3.2%.

Benin has a multi party system. The first elections for the national assembly were in 1991 and every four years since then. Especially at local level, it is a big challenge for women to enter into politics which is still strongly dominated by men. In the recent elections of the national assembly 7 women were elected out of 84 members (less than 10%). With the decentralization, the process of transferring power and finances goes very slowly. There is a wide rage of civil society organisations that are active on national and local level in various areas (agriculture, religion, tradition, education and local economic development). The government has installed an Observatory against corruption.

The main objectives of the “Stratégie de Croissance et de Réduction de la Pauvreté, SCRP2” are:

•        speed up economic growth

•        develop infrastructures

•        reinforce human capital

•        promote good governance

•        stimulate equitably and sustainable development

Cotton is Benin’s main export product. It contributes to 13% of the GDP and represents 80% of the official export receipts. However, falling commodity prices and the protection of cotton markets in America and Europe through market subsidies have created unfair trade conditions and seriously threatened the cotton production in Benin and the whole region. The government has tried to give new impulses to the cotton production, while at the same time promoting diversification in agriculture export production (cashew, groundnuts, palm oil and shea nut) in order to spread risks. Benin’s secondary sector is characterized by cotton milling and the production of various oils from cotton seeds, palm fruits, kernels and peanuts. Apart from cotton milling transformation processes remain mainly based on manual labour and oriented at local markets.

Why export of cotton is important to Benin

•        Cotton growing occupies an important place in the national economy and it is one of the national priorities of the government in its quest to revitalize agriculture in Benin;

•        It is the largest single export product with more than 60 % of export revenue and 45 % of non-customs fiscal revenue;

•        It is produced by over 325.000 small-holders and their families, producing income for more than 3 million people;

•        It has proven potential for cooperation and complementary action with the EKN;

•        It also has proven potential for regional cooperation with other SNV teams in the region.

SNV Benin is looking for a senior advisor economic development in the cotton sector (value chain development), with its duty station in Parakou.

The Senior Advisor will work within a team of 19 persons (12 advisors including the PC, 6 support staff and the “cotton network” in Benin and WCA). She/he will report to the Coordinator of Parakou Portfolio.

Mains tasks and responsibilities:

•        Fine tune and work out per value chain or sub sector the already developed concept and translate this into continued support activities to a multitude of actors within the value chains/sub sectors, thereby giving attention on how to strengthen the conditions of small-scale farmers to increase their access to markets

•        Ensure having up to date information about the market developments in the four value chains/sub sectors and an ongoing analysis of trends in these value chains/sub sectors: identify, together with all relevant stakeholders and through a participatory process, critical constraints and promising opportunities in order to improve the functioning of the value chains/sub sectors, thereby increasing market flows and improving access to markets

•        Identity key stakeholders and actors in the chosen value chains/sub sectors and support initiatives to establish market linkages and adapted rural service delivery (for example extension services), networks and partnerships between them

•        Based on farming systems, market and actor analysis, develop ideas together with the stakeholders and actors on how to improve access to markets and rural services in the chosen value chains/sub sectors and discuss this with these actors/stakeholder within broader platforms and forums of development partners

•        Provide the requisite advisory services at various levels and in more complex situations in selected sub sectors/value chains, thereby actively contributing to achieve the defined impact targets

•        Be instrumental in the promotion of linkages to agricultural markets: identify promising (possibly new) markets and its key players; constantly track changes in the market requirements (regulations, quality standards, trade conditions), collect data on specific markets and translate all the gathered data into relevant information for decision making by the actors at the various levels in the selected sub sectors/value chains.

•        Establish networks and where possible collaborative partnerships with similar and complementary initiatives, undertaken by other organisations, institutions or programmes, like public agencies promoting and regulating private sector development initiatives. Pro-actively develop modalities to increase the opportunities for women to be actively involved in market activities as well as to increase their participation in decision making processes (e.g. through membership of platforms) within the selected sub sectors/value chains

•        Document interesting results, including the process followed and the support supplied by SNV, and present study and research findings at relevant forums

•        Contribute to sub sector/value chain research activities, like the one to be undertaken by KIT, which will include one of the 4 value chains supported by SNV Benin

•        Contribute to mobilization resources for activities for clients as well for advisory services

•        Take the lead within the SNV team to further develop and fine-tune the farming systems and value chain development concept, give strategic direction to the up scaling of programme activities, give technical backstopping and guidance to the SNV Benin team

•        Play an active role in the regional expertise networks around the mentioned sub sectors/value chains in close collaboration with advisors in the other portfolios

Description duty station:

Parakou is the second town of Benin. It has about 150 000 inhabitants. 

Medical services:  Good medical services are available but in case of serious illness repatriation will be necessary.

Educational services: Local elementary and high schools are available in Parakou; teaching is done in French. No international school is available.

Security: Good. 

Accessibility: 435 km from Cotonou from which there are daily flights to Europe. Telephone and internet-connections are good (VSAT installation).

Salary Scale 11: minimum of 2795,02 Euro – maximum of 4294,82 Euro gross per month (hypo tax will be deducted) depending on relevant working experience, excluding attractive secondary conditions and individual allowances.

Desired appointment date:   a.s.a.p.

Contract period: three years

Application Information:

You can apply by sending your application (CV and cover letter in English) to: Mrs Colette Agbodjogbe (cagbodjogbe@snvworld.org), under reference number BJ 4577 until the 23rd of June 2008.

Job qualifications : Requirements:

Education: Masters degree in Agro-Economics, Market Development, Business Management.

Work experience: 10 years of relevant working experience, preferably in (West) Africa. Proven experience in analysis of agricultural sectors and value chains. S/he should have a proven track record in capacity building through providing advisory services and process facilitating, change management, having demonstrated competences in advising farmers and other (rural) organisations on technical and organizational/institutional issues, related to improving access to markets and rural services. In addition s/he should have experience in giving advice in complex situations and different contexts.

Knowledge: Strong (state of the art) knowledge of agricultural sub-sector farming systems and value chain analysis. Knowledge of local economic development and private sector development methodologies. Knowledge of gender concepts and promotion of women entrepreneurship.

Skills: Team player with networking abilities at regional and national levels. Strong intercultural skills, coaching skills.

Other: Computer skills and ability to work in a challenging and dynamic context. Affinity with rural organisations and the private sector and its way of working. Good command in French and English.

Education : Masters degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Start-up date : as soon as possible

Salary range : minimum of 2795,02 Euro – maximum of 4294,82 Euro gross per month 

Deadline for submission of applications : 23rd July 2008

Submit applications to : Mrs Colette Agbodjogbe at this email address cagbodjogbe@snvworld.org

Follow-up : Personal follow-ups allowed

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