EU–Africa partnership on cotton

Qualifications and skills

The Team Leader-Technical Assistance Coordinator will have a university degree, in business, economics, agricultural-economics, rural development studies, law or social science or any other relevant background (15 years General Experience including 10 years specific experience in the areas indicates below)

He/she should demonstrate excellent analytical skills; excellent communication and team management skills; and possess strong administrative and organisational skills.

He/she shall have good command of English and French

General professional experience

At least Ten (10) years of experience in managing long-term capacity building projects as a team leader, experience working in ACP countries required.

Good knowledge of agricultural strategy development, inter-professional arrangements, public-private partnerships, public company reforms/liberalisation and related areas.

Proven experience with partner international organisations and in coordination in international development cooperation

Specific professional experience

At least five (5) years of experience dealing with agricultural commodities sector issues;

Experience in project management and services procurement in the EDF context;

Familiarity with the political context of the ACP regions will be an asset;

Familiarity with the main stakeholders of relevance to the Africa EU Partnership on Cotton will be an advantage;