National Coordinator Vacancy

Job Description

Coordinates all in-country operations of the program. Assures that farmer’ needs are being met within the focus value chains and that value chain actors are aware of their role and contributions to effective operation. Takes primary responsibility for achieving program targets for crop productivity and fertilizer use-efficiency. Serves as outreach and field-support adjunct for regional specialists.

Duties:

Participates in program planning with respect to all program aspects as they relate to field activities in the country of service.
Coordinates all program field activities in the country of service.
Maintains constructive working relationships with program partners, fertilizer industry and value chain actors, other institutions and government bodies in the country of service.
Assists in overseeing program grants and contracts in the country of service.
Helps to prepare for regional meetings when they occur in the country of service.
Assists in reporting on aspects of the program occurring in the country of service.



Required Skills or Experience

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5 years of work experience.
Must have broad background with knowledge, skills, and abilities in agricultural production, agribusiness, agricultural extension, program planning and management, and public policy.
Must have strong communications and networking skills.
Fluency in French and/or English and working knowledge in the second language is required.

This position requires fluency/proficiency in both English and French. Previous USAID experience will be an added advantage. Candidates who cannot read, write and speak in both French and English languages will be disqualified.

How To Apply

Candidates are advised to read the instructions carefully as failure to comply will adversely affect your application.

Please indicate the position and the country (Ghana, Mali, Senegal, Liberia) you are applying for in your application.

Interested applicants are kindly requested to send their applications electronically in the form of a one-page letter attached to a current CV describing qualifications, experience, language, other skills and three references to lbello@ifdc.org and jfagbegnon@ifdc.org with copy to kamavi@ifdc.org latest by close of business at 17:00 hrs on 2 May, 2012.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview