Country: Uganda
Closing date: 20 Apr 2017
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Position: **Potato Expert & Team Leader
Project: “Promotion of Nutrition Sensitive Potato Value Chains in East Africa (Uganda).”
Duty Post: based in Mbale District covering neighboring districts in the proximity of Mt Elgon.
Grade: IFDC BG-8
Duration: 45 month project expected to start latest October 2017
The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is a Public International Organization governed by an international board of directors with representation from developed and developing nations. The non-profit center focuses on increasing and sustaining food and agricultural productivity in developing countries through the development and transfer of effective and environmentally sound crop nutrient technology and agribusiness expertise. IFDC is recruiting staff for an upcoming 45 month project, focusing on interventions in the potato value chain in proximity to Mbale and Mt. Elgon.
Profile:
- University degree in agronomy or agricultural economics
- At least 10 years of professional experience in implementing agricultural projects including leadership experience
- Professional experience in Uganda and/or countries in East Africa with similar socioeconomic conditions
- Work experience on topics related to the Irish potato value chain is required:
- Good Agronomic Practices (GAP),
- Farming as a Business (FaaB),
- Training of farmers (ToT approach, potato seed multiplication and storage, screen house production systems etc.)
- Support coordination between various actors in the potato value chain both at a regional and national level
- Proficient knowledge in English is required (at least C1- level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
- Knowledge of local languages (e.g. Masaaba/Lugishu) is a prerequisite
Key tasks:
- Responsibility for the day to day leadership of the project
- Leader of the Irish potato value chain and the sector coordination component of the project
- Main contact person for partners and other stakeholders in the project area
- Facilitation of the cooperation among stakeholders
- Provision of guidance for other national staff employed by the project
How to apply: