Colleagues, can you once more circular this opportunity to other friends? who are willing as the response seems low. For more short terms positions scroll to the last note.
=========================================================== Hello Everyone, I hope everyone had excellent Easter or holy holidays and good rest / rejuvenation as well. I was lucky enough to get a break from recruiting activities as well during the past few weeks and this is the reason you have not heard from me. I am recruiting the following Chief of Party/Program Manager position on behalf of Central Asia Development Group (CADG) in anticipation of a future project. They are also looking for six (6) short-term technical people in the areas of expertise shown below. I am accepting resumes for STTA subject matter experts that are *Supply-Chain/Marketing experts, **Agrochemical knowledge experts*, *Livelihood/Education Specialist *s, *Input Regulation Experts, Seed Experts, **M&E Manager.* Please scroll down for a full list of subject matter experts. *Title: *Chief of Party (CoP) for Agricultural Inputs Development Program *Location:* Kampala, Uganda *Start Date:* To be Decided; duration of contract will be minimum of one (1) year *Project Summary: *The Program for Agricultural Inputs Development (PAID) seeks to address stagnant production levels and declining soil fertility through increased access to high quality agricultural inputs. Uganda has relatively low agricultural productivity for a variety of reasons: poor agronomic practices, low quality germplasm, declining soil fertility, losses due to pests and disease, and poor post-harvest handling practices, all contribute to an agricultural system failing to meet its potential. The overall objective of this program is increased production of maize, beans, and coffee through the appropriate use of high quality agro-inputs. Improving the availability (physical distribution), access (affordability and quality), and utilization (knowledge of inputs and safe usage) of high quality agro-inputs, will result in higher yields and incomes for target farmers. *Key Roles and Responsibilities: *The Chief of Party (COP) will manage all aspects of project including meeting the objectives of the project while providing overall leadership in technical, administrative, operational, and management of the project, with a focus on achieving the results defined in the co-operative agreement. The COP is responsible for developing a strong, coherent vision within PAID and initiating innovative strategies across various components. *Experience Requirements**:* - Minimum of ten (10) years or more international development sector work experience with progressive responsibilities is required - Minimum of five (5) years of experience in managing and implementing large and multi-faceted economic development projects/programs is required; (management of projects greater than USD $5 million is desired) - Significant experience using a market oriented approaches and/or, supply chain development in areas of economic growth, agriculture and inputs. - Demonstrable knowledge of rural agricultural communities. - Successful management of a USAID project is required. - Experience working in Africa (Uganda) is a high preference. - Significant supervisory work experience including direct supervision of professional and support staff required - Experience assembling teams working on multi-faceted international development programs. - Master’s degree in international development, agriculture, agrochemicals, or related field of study required; (or Bachelor’s degree with 5 years equivalent of additional relevant work experience.) *How to Apply: *Interested applicants should send CV/resume, by email to: [email protected]. Please include "Chief of Party -Uganda” in the subject line, and ensure that CV includes size of projects managed. ***************************************************** *Other subject Matter Experts Needed (short term):* CADG also will have a need for short-term technical people in the areas of expertise shown below. Each Technical Advisor will be needed for duration of 1 to 6 months. The Scope of Work will include: country visits, feasibility studies, meeting with potential local organizations, short-term input on existing and future donor projects, proposal input (for this and other projects in the area). 1. *Supply-Chain/Marketing expert*– knowledge of national & local suppliers as well as the habits of the potential consumers – branding, packaging; 2. *Agrochemical knowledge expert* – to improve soil fertility (fertilizer) and pesticide usage; 3. *Livelihood/Education Specialist* – create/increase education programs for proper usage and benefits: a. Agricultural Youth Programs/link to university/ demo farms; b. Should have experience w local govt and NGOs ; 4. *Input Regulation* – counterfeit input, quality control, govt policy review; 5. *Seed expert*– quality control, access to good product, pest resistance, etc…. 6. *Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Manager* “*How to Apply: *Interested applicants should send CV/resume that clearly shows you have the needed expertise, by email to: [email protected]. Please include "(Name of Short term expert position) -Uganda” in the subject line, and ensure that a list of 3 professional referees with full contact information, addresses, phone, email is attached or included in CV. *Closing date for applications: April 24, 2012* Thank you for reviewing this position. If this position is not in your area of expertise, I hope you will forward it to colleagues who may be qualified and looking for such an opportunity. Sincerely, Linda Aines Aines International Recruitment Services Cell: 802-558-8209 http://www.internationalink.net<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=69106011&msgid=2088222&act=Q6A5&c=934820&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalink.net%2F> This message was sent to [email protected] from: Aines International Recruitment Services | 7420 Bay Island Drive South, #180 | St Petersburg, Florida 33707 Email Marketing by[image: iContact - Try It Free!]<http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage Your Subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=69106011&l=12519&s=Q6A5&m=2088222&c=934820> -- Regards Peter ODAMA
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