Sustainable Land Management Meghalaya/ India- International Chief Technical Officer (CTO)

The overall programme objective reads as follows: Public and private interventions to improve the sustainable management of natural resources, minimise the risks of climate change and increase productivity, income, and employment in rural areas.

In Phase I, the Implementation Management Consultant (IMC) will provide the overall support in project management according to KfW procedures (activity planning, procurements, annual budgets, financial management/disbursements, and review of results; assist in preparation and review of ToRs for various studies). In addition, other responsibilities include operational support, monitoring and evaluation support development, Environment & Social support Framework.

In Phase II, the Implementation Management Consultant (IMC) will provide the overall support in project management according to KfW procedures in the Program Implementation Phase. In addition, the responsibilities of IMC include operational support, marketing support, Monitoring and Evaluation support among others, as and when required. 

Qualifications: 
  • University degree (at least Master’s degree) in agriculture, agribusiness, or related subjects
  • Proven negotiation and moderation skills with senior decision makers
  • Computer skills (MS Office software)
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Fluent in English


General professional experience:

  • 20 years working experience
  • Management experience

Specific professional experience:

  • Demonstrated technical expertise with marketing of agricultural products and agribusiness (work done to be attached)
  • Experience with the enhancement of agricultural value chains (work done to be attached)
  • Experience with International Lending Organizations such as IFAD, World Bank, KfW guidelines and operational procedures such as finance, disbursement, ESMF, procurement etc.
  • Working experience in developing countries (work done to be attached)
Start / Duration: 

The planned project duration is 78 months. Thereof, 18 months for Phase I and 60 months for Phase II. The start date is expected from November or December 2022 onwards 

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