Northern Rural Infrastructure Development Sector Project - Lot C

The Junior Farmer Organisations/Value Chain Experts, based at the PPCOs, will work closely with PAFO/PAFEC and DAFO staff in supporting the emergence of Farmer Organisations (FOs) and value chains.  They will be responsible for the following activities: Under the guidance of the International Farmers Organisations/Value Chain Specialist, facilitate the establishment of FOs, Cooperatives and value chains at the field level Assist in the development of FO development teams at provincial and field levels and defining their job descriptions Conduct training needs assessment and prepare and carry out training courses for provincial and field staff in FOs and value chains support Arrange interactions between farmers and field staff on best practices and successful FOs and value chains between provinces/districts Provide feedback to higher levels on the effectiveness of the strategy and plan for FO and value chain development and suggest improvements or changes that may be needed
Qualifications: 
MSc in agriculture/rural development At least 2 to 3 years experience in strengthening the emergence of cooperatives and farmer groups and value chains at grassroot level
If you are interested in a co-operation, please send your current CV to the following e-mail address, quoting the project title in the reference: Ms Barbara Braun Barbara.Braun [at] afci.de Thank you! Only candidates under serious consideration and contacted will receive notification of the final outcome of the selection process.