Company | GIZ Office Namibia | ||
Reference # | JTA2/F4R | ||
Published | 28/03/2021 | ||
Contract Type | Contract | ||
24 Months | |||
Salary | Market Related | ||
Location | Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia | ||
Introduction | The Farming for Resilience (F4R) Project renders support to the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) and other partner institutions, including small-holder farmers and agricultural cooperatives, to improve the climatic, economic and physical resilience of the Namibian food and agriculture sector. |
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Job Functions | Advisory | ||
Industries | Agriculture,Capacity Development | ||
Specification | - Coordinates and implements project interventions under component three - Independently develops area of responsibility according to identified intervention needs and set quality standards - Supports the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform and other partner institutions on agribusiness and value-chain development - Is responsible for the procurement under component three (development of specifications/tender documents, evaluation of bids, supervision of installation and quality control) - Compiles reports and summary papers on project activities related to component three and contributes to the projects’ reporting and official communication - Researches latest developments in agribusiness and value-chain development and consults farmers, cooperatives and SMEs - Closely monitors and reports on relevant agribusiness and value chain development programs by the Namibian government and/or developmental actors and formulates proposals for synergistic project interventions - Supports the projects’ monitoring and evaluation systems by ensuring that all project interventions are recorded and submits data and reports as requested by the data professional |
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Requirements | - University degree (equivalent to MSc) in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Development Economics, Agriculture, Micro/Macro Economics or a related field with a particular focus on agribusiness in Southern Africa - At least 3 years’ professional experience in Namibia in the development of agricultural value chains, farm management, business development or similar - Previous practical experience in applied market analysis and mentoring of agribusinesses - Excellent understanding of the Namibian agriculture sector, including the peculiarities of small-scale/subsistence production systems - Extensive understanding of impacts of climate change in the Namibian context - Strong capacity to work with actors of the private sector (financial institutions, input suppliers, processors, etc.) - Profound expertise in agricultural and organizational development with a focus on operational and farm management in small-scale/subsistence set-ups, inclusive business models - good working knowledge of ICT technologies and computer applications (e.g. MS Office) - strong managerial, organizational and time-management competencies - willingness to travel regularly - excellent knowledge of English, working knowledge of at least one vernacular and/or German will be an advantage - pronounced communication and cooperation skills - solution-oriented, independent and diligent work ethic - ability to work under minimal supervision and time pressure - willingness to up-skill and inherent interest in further professional qualification |
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Job Closing Date | 08/04/2021 | ||
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