08 March, 2018

Agriculture Expert



Hulla & co. Human Dynamics KG
Location
Port Vila with travel

Due Date
22 Mar 2018

Type
Contract

Organisation Description
Human Dynamics is a specialised provider of consulting services for public sector clients, with a focus on transition and developing countries. We operate in a range of fields: from economy and good governance, to institutional and infrastructure development, justice sector reform, to environment and sustainable energy policy. Please refer to our webpage http://www.humandynamics.org/
Job Description
We have expressed interest for the European Union funded technical assistance contract: « Technical Assistance for the Vanuatu Value Chain Programme, reference EuropeAid/139340/DH/SER/VU ». We are confident to get short-listed/be invited for tender. We are looking for various experts to be deployed for the coming project.

Role of the expert: To support implementation of activities for the coconut, beef, and fruits and vegetables value chains led by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock Forestry, Fisheries, and Bio-security
Start Date: 1 October 2018 (indicative)
Duration: 50 months
Location: Port Vila with travel
Time input: Long term (50-100% of a full-time assignment)
Indicative profile (please note that the profile/requirements might change when the ToR will be available after short-listing)
Selection Criteria
Qualifications and skills:
• University Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics or related
• Good communication skills in written and spoken English and proven ability to draft reports and communication notes
• Fully computer literate

General professional experience:
• At least 8 years; experience in agriculture and rural development related work of which at least 3 related to public sector capacity building

Specific professional experience:
• Extensive experience in working with stakeholders along agricultural value chains like e.g. Ministries of agriculture, chambers, cooperatives, NGOs, producers, processors, traders etc.
• Profound experience in designing and managing agriculture projects covering institutional capacity development and with a value chain development focus
• A good knowledge of coconut, fruit and vegetable, and/or livestock value chains is an asset
• Previous experience with working on gender mainstreaming and climate adaptation is an asset
• Experience in Vanuatu and/or Pacific region is a strong asset
Salary
Not Stated

How to Apply
Apply by:
Email

Contact Person
Emilija Apostoloska

Contact Phone Number
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E-mail to send applications to

Postal Address or location to apply in person
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Website to Obtain Further Information

How to apply - more information
CV in English
Source: Direct from the employer
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