1 for Regional
Office in Arusha, Tanzania
Job purpose
to enhance the inclusion of small scale farmers in durable and fair trading relationships with private companies in the region by coordinating the regional IMM program
to enhance the inclusion of small scale farmers in durable and fair trading relationships with private companies in the region by coordinating the regional IMM program
Reports to: Regional Representative
Position in the organization: Management Team of
the Regional Office Arusha, Tanzania
Responsibilities
at regional level:
at regional level:
- develop,
align and adjust program strategies and policies for inclusion of
smallholder farmers in modern markets at national and regional level in
line with the VE global strategies and policies
- provide
strategic, methodological and technical guidance to program staff to
design, plan, implement, monitor and adjust actions achieving structural
changes
- coordinate
actions at regional level promoting exchanges and up-scaling of inclusive
business models and leading to structural changes at regional level
Outputs/services
- guide
and supervise the alignment of the selected pilots with the strategy for
inclusion and with their contribution to the planned structural changes
- follow
up and coordinate program staff to document and translate the outcomes of
the pilots as evidence for achieving structural changes and up-scaling
- follow
up and coordinate the monitoring and documenting of changes at pilot level
and structural changes in the various countries
- advise
and guide staff at antenna level on actions geared at achieving the
structural change agendas (SCA) at national level
- carry
out actions geared at achieving the structural change agendas (SCA) at
regional level
- organize
learning and reflection spaces on inclusive business models at regional
level
- monitor
the establishment and strengthening of networking with other organizations
in the region that have a stake in the structural change agendas
- monitor
the establishment and strengthening of close relationships with various
private companies in the region interested in sustainable sourcing from
smallholder farmers
- analyze
and document the changing regional context in relation to the business
environment, the value chains, the market … and with regards to
opportunities with/demands from other companies
- make
inventory and document experiences of other organizations with inclusive business
models
- collect
and process information, analysis, lessons learned to allow program
management to readjust its programs
Knowledge and skills :
- Has an
in depth understanding of the functioning of value chains from production
to consumption
- In
depth knowledge of the institutional environment and how to bring about
changes (Theory of Change)
- Program
Cycle Management
- Facilitation
of Multi-Stakeholders-Processes
- Has a
good understanding of regional and global market dynamics
- Has a
good understanding of sourcing policies of companies
- Has a
global vision, is able to see problems from different angles.
- Communicates
clearly in a variety of settings and styles and has good networking skills
- Can
persuade and inspire individuals and groups.
- Has an
understanding of how change happens
- Can
get messages across that have the desired effect
- Inside
expertise in horticultural (either worked in private sector or experience
in implementation in VC in horticulture)
General skills:
- Good
computer operation Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Good
proficiency in English (speaking and writing)
Attitude:
- Strategic
thinker
- Entrepreneurial
approach
- Communicative
networker
- Systematic
and analytical
- Result-oriented
- Facilitating
- Coordinating
- Flexible
- Team-oriented
- Learning-oriented
Education
Master Degree in Agriculture, Economics, Rural Development or equivalent by experience
Master Degree in Agriculture, Economics, Rural Development or equivalent by experience
Experience :
At least 10 years of relevant experience, of which 5 years in value chain development in East Africa, working with a variety of stakeholders; experience in program management. Experience with advocacy and lobby is an asset.
At least 10 years of relevant experience, of which 5 years in value chain development in East Africa, working with a variety of stakeholders; experience in program management. Experience with advocacy and lobby is an asset.
To Apply: Send a copy of your Motivation Letter,
CV, mention your Salary Expectation & Availability Date to veco-ea@veco-eastafrica.org
Please refer in the subject to the specific function you apply for.
Please refer in the subject to the specific function you apply for.
Deadline for application is the 1st of December
2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview by phone or Skype on the 5th, 6th or 10th of December.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview by phone or Skype on the 5th, 6th or 10th of December.
