Crop Value Chain Specialist (Ref: DDG-P4D/CVC/S/CH/04/18)
Position Responsibilities:
The Crop Value Chain Specialist will be based at the Clearing House Complex in Cotonou, Republic of Benin. He/she will report to the Head of the Clearing House.
Specific responsibilities of the Crop Value Chain Specialist will include, but not limited to the following:
Guide, inform and oversee the development of selected crop value chains.
Undertake value chain analysis on the selected commodities and develop upgrading strategies for the development of the commodities.
Provide advice on goods, works and services required for the development of the various commodity value chains at producer level.
Advice on the development of financial tools for use by farmers and other rural value chain entities; and
Provide appropriate technical support to RMCs in commercializing products of small holder farmers and other value chain actors.
Educational Qualifications and Experience”
A degree in the Agricultural sciences with proven experience in value chain development; a postgraduate degree in agri-related fields is an advantage.
At least 10 years working experience in value chain development in sub-Saharan Africa.
Experience in development of Public Private Partnership.
Previous satisfactory experience with multilateral development partners such as the African Development Bank, the World Bank and IFAD; and
Proven experience within Government agriculture sector in policy formulation and value chain development.
Core Competencies:
Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, co-ordinate, and monitor work plan and to collaborate with colleagues across operating units.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and achieve results under tight deadlines.
Knowledge of the Bank’s Feed Africa Strategy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English language with a working knowledge of the French language, or in French language with a working knowledge of English.
Strong communication skills in presenting and discussing results.
Demonstrated experience in leading value chain development teams; and
Computer literate especially in software of Microsoft Office.
Duty station: Cotonou, Benin Republic
General information: The contract will be for an initial period of three years. IITA offers internationally competitive remuneration package paid in U.S. Dollars.
Applications: Applications must include covering letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to the Head, Human Resources Service. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/careers
Closing Date: 19th May 2018
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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