VGM Partners is looking for an expert for the following EC Framework project in Rwanda:
PROJECT NAME: Sector diagnostic and identification of EU interventions to support sustainable agriculture and food security in Rwanda under the 11th EDF (European Development Fund)
Global objective: The general objective of this assignment is to provide support to multi-sectoral approaches to foster sustainable and inclusive agricultural development while ensuring household food and nutrition security - in line with the national Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EDPRS-2), the Agriculture Sector Strategy (PSTA-3), the 2nd stage of the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Program and with the EU policies, in particular the 'Agenda for Change'.
ToR is available upon request.
POSITION: Agronomist/Agricultural Engineer -Senior Expert
Qualification and skills:
· Graduate or Postgraduate University Degree in Agriculture Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Agronomy, Economy or any equivalent subject.
· Full working knowledge of English.
· Excellent report writing and communication skills.
· Working knowledge of French will be an asset.
General professional experience:
· Hands-on experience in designing and implementing a Sector Policy Support Programme or Sector Wide Approach or equivalent.
· Experience with agricultural development in Sub-Saharan Africa
· At least 10 years of experience with development aid related to agricultural development
· Good knowledge of EU procedures and having participated in programming exercises of the European Union.
· Professional experience in Rwanda will be an asset.
· Profound knowledge of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme
· Experience in private sector development in agriculture and commercialisation of agricultural value chains.
Specific professional experience:
· Experience in the cost-benefit analysis of agricultural projects.
· Experience of the covering some of the following thematic areas:
· Decentralization of agricultural service delivery and skills development.
· Horticulture sector development.
· Irrigation development.
· Soil and water conservation and other agro-environmental interventions.
· Land Tenure Regularization and Land Administration Systems.
· Agricultural Land Use Planning Systems.
· Nutrition-sensitive agricultural planning.
· Rural social protection interventions.
· Agricultural finance and/or crop and livestock insurance schemes.
· Market-oriented rural infrastructure, including feeder roads.
Staring period: September, 2013
Duration: 55 w/d
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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
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