The International Institute of Rural Reconstruction-Africa Regional Center (IIRRARC), an International Development Organization aimed at empowering the rural poor and strengthening local institutions to eradicate poverty seeks to recruit a suitably qualified candidate for the following position
Value Chain Expert
Job summary
We are currently seeking an experienced expert to lead the Regional Value Chain Capacity Development Program.
Description of main duties:
Value Chain Expert
Job summary
We are currently seeking an experienced expert to lead the Regional Value Chain Capacity Development Program.
Description of main duties:
- Lead facilitator in international and customized value chain and enterprise trainings.
- Provide technical assistance to program beneficiaries in one or more of the following fields: value chain development, supply chain management, private sector development, BDS, marketing, trade facilitation, export promotion, public outreach, investment promotion and extension services.
- Provide technical assistance to product development via viable market orientation taking into account the marketing issues related to the transition to high-value products.
- Provide technical backstopping to national and local project partners and service providers contracted to provide technical assistance project beneficiaries.
- Maintain strong relationships with National level stakeholders: state departments, non state actors, Universities and Research Institutes, private sector, , IIRR partners and collaborators, and any other associated stakeholder
- Development and adaptation of training material in value chain and enterprise development.
- Technical lead expert in producing value chain publications
- To develop the IIRR’s Value chain development program portfolio.
Person Specifications
- Masters degree or higher in Agriculture Economics, enterprise development, marketing agribusiness, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in managing large and complex agricultural value chain programs
- Proven expertise in value chain market development for related sectors
- Regional experience in planning and managing programs for local government and agricultural organizations; experience assessing needs and gaps, determining appropriate interventions, and monitoring and evaluation effectiveness
- Experience managing a team in multiple locations and ensuring consistent programming
- Having experience in business plan development and proposal writing
- Good in training and facilitation skills
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction,
Africa Regional Center,
P. O. Box 66873-00800,
Nairobi
Email: recruitment @ iirr.org
Kindly send your applications to the above email address by 19th March 2010
