Cashew Business Technical Assistants
(Part-time)
Locations : Dar es Salaam or Mtwara, Tanzania
Lagos, Nigeria
About the ACA
ACA was founded in 2006 in Guinea-Bissau. Among the 23 founding members were cashew farmers, processors, traders and associations from Africa as well as Ahold, GIZ, Kraft Foods, Olam, Richard Franco Agency and USAID. Today, ACA is a business association of more than 170 member companies from more than 30 countries worldwide from along the value chain.
Vision
A globally competitive African cashew industry that benefits the value chain – from farmer to consumer
Objectives
· Increase processing
· Improve competitiveness and sustainability
· Facilitate public-private cooperation
ACA supports the African cashew industry by :
Providing technical assistance and facilitating investments
Promoting standards and market linkages
Partnering with national and international institutions
The ACA provides technical assistance and training to cashew processors on improving operational efficiency and complying with food safety, quality and labor standards through the ACA quality and sustainability seal. The program is implemented in cooperation with the world’s largest roasters and buyers of cashew, including Kraft Foods and Intersnack. Furthermore, ACA supports cashew businesses in developing bankable business plans and assist in accessing working capital and investment finance to grow volumes of cashew processed in Africa. To support the technical assistance to the processors which is led by the ACA Business Advisor, the ACA Seal Advisor and finance consultants, ACA is seeking to recruit technical assistants.
Duties and responsibilities
1. Assist ACA Business Advisor and Seal Coordinator in company selection and administering of technical assistance, inspection and financial records (e.g. business plans, financial projections etc.)
2. Provide technical assistance to cashew processors on processing techniques, equipment installation and business plan development with the guidance of the ACA Business and Seal Advisors as well as finance and other consultants.
3. Monitor company performance against technical assistance and ACA seal inspection recommendations.
4. Collect and report information on the national and regional cashew sector, including weekly price updates during the harvest season, crop updates outside of the harvest as well as other relevant issues, such as policies, regulations and institutions active in the sector.
5. Promote ACA membership and conference participation at the national and regional level
6. Provide administrative and logistical support to the ACA team and partners
Requirements
· Bachelor or Masters-level education in finance, agribusiness or related field
· 2-3 years work experience in agribusiness, finance, agriculture or development assistance
· Demonstrated entrepreneurial, flexible attitude
· Demonstrated ability to learn and perform a multitude of tasks
· Ability to work independently
· Ability to travel frequently and remotely
Reporting, Duty Post, Salary and Benefits
The Assistant will report to the ACA Business Advisor. She /he will act as part-time consultant. ACA will provide a computer and reimburse expenses for printing and communication. The consultant daily rate will depend on the candidate’s education level, level of experience and salaries in previously held positions. It is expected to be between $40-75 per day (at 11 days per month maximum). ACA travel policies and benefits apply for travel away from the consultants’ post.
Application
Cover letters and CVs should be sent to aca.cashew@gmail.com by the 25th of January, 2013. Subject: Cashew Business Technical Assistant – Tanzania or Nigeria
Please note that, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Expiry date:
Friday, January 25, 2013 - 12:45
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