Rural Infrastructure Specialist, Senior Expert in Tanzania

VGM Partners is looking for an expert for the following EC Framework project in Tanzania:

PROJECT NAME: Identification 11th European Development Fund intervention for Tanzania in the Agriculture sector

Global objective: The global objective of the assignment is to support the EU Delegation to Tanzania (in coordination with EU Member States) and the Government of Tanzania through the facilitation of the National Authorising Officer in defining a coherent and strategic approach to guide interventions in the sector of sustainable agriculture under the 11th EDF National Indicative Programme.

ToR is available upon request.

POSITION: Rural Infrastructure Specialist, Senior Expert

       Qualifications and Skills

• An advanced university degree (MA/MSc) in Agriculture, Agriculture Economics, Rural Development Studies or a related discipline.
• Fluency in English, both written and oral
• Kiswahili would be an asset
• Excellent communications skills and ability to interact with high level government officials, international donors, NGOs etc.
• Cooperative, constructive, dynamic attitude

Professional experience

• At least 10 years of professional experience in the design or implementation of development cooperation programmes;
• Strong expertise in rural infrastructure (feeder roads, irrigation, warehouse, markets, etc)
• Previous experience in designing, implementing rural infrastructure projects link to agriculture development
• Previous experience in Africa or Tanzania
• Previous experience in East Africa or Tanzania in the related sector would be an asset
• Expertise in monitoring and evaluation.

Staring period: July 1, 2013

Duration:  34  w/ds

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 Application instructions:

Applications and updated CV (in EU format) should be submitted to expert@vgmpartners.com

Only internally selected candidates will be contacted