Job Title: Regional Coordinator
Organisation: International
Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC)
Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC)
Project Name: Resilient
Efficient Agribusiness Chains (REACH) project
Efficient Agribusiness Chains (REACH) project
Funding Source: Embassy of
the Kingdom of the Netherlands
the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Reports to: Deputy Chief of
Party
Party
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About IFDC:
The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is a public
international organization (PIO) governed by an international board of
directors with representation from developed and developing nations. The
non-profit center focuses on increasing and sustaining food and agricultural
productivity in developing countries through the development and transfer of
effective and environmentally sound crop nutrient technology and agribusiness expertise.
international organization (PIO) governed by an international board of
directors with representation from developed and developing nations. The
non-profit center focuses on increasing and sustaining food and agricultural
productivity in developing countries through the development and transfer of
effective and environmentally sound crop nutrient technology and agribusiness expertise.
About REACH Project:
The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) has submitted a
proposal for the REACH (Resilient Efficient Agribusiness Chains) project to the
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kampala, Uganda. The project will
improve market engagement for 40,000 market oriented farmers, strengthen
household resilience and increase availability of agricultural support services
for farmers and businesses in the rice and potato value chains in consideration
of their strategic importance to the Government of Uganda and EKN.
proposal for the REACH (Resilient Efficient Agribusiness Chains) project to the
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kampala, Uganda. The project will
improve market engagement for 40,000 market oriented farmers, strengthen
household resilience and increase availability of agricultural support services
for farmers and businesses in the rice and potato value chains in consideration
of their strategic importance to the Government of Uganda and EKN.
Job Summary: The Regional Coordinator will serve as the
Head of Office in either Mbale or Kabale and will be required to demonstrate
leadership and help coordinate the activities of both the agronomic and
agribusiness elements of the project as they work towards the accomplishment of
the projects objectives. This will include assisting in the synchronization of
work plans and field activities, monitoring of work plans for activity
accomplishment and assisting in the monitoring of partner contracted outputs.
Head of Office in either Mbale or Kabale and will be required to demonstrate
leadership and help coordinate the activities of both the agronomic and
agribusiness elements of the project as they work towards the accomplishment of
the projects objectives. This will include assisting in the synchronization of
work plans and field activities, monitoring of work plans for activity
accomplishment and assisting in the monitoring of partner contracted outputs.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Play a leading role in the coordination of
activities between both the Agronomy and Agribusiness elements of the
project and will be responsible for assuring achievements of work plan
activities and outcomes. - Assume a leading role in the monitoring of
implementation partner performance and coordination of activities to
ensure that they are fully accomplishing their contracted targets /
milestones. - In charge of coordination to ensure staff
participate and effectively monitor grant /grantee monitoring. - The incumbent will represent IFDC at
district and regional forums ensuring the vision and mission of the
organization is well communicated - Assume a leading role in the coordination
of administrative activities for the regional office. - Work in liaison with partners to assure a
high level of farmer adoption of commercialized and climate smart farming
practices - Work closely with partners and project
staff to assure accurate data collection and reporting
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the International
Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) Regional Coordinator job opportunity
must hold an honours degree in Crop Science/Agronomy/ Business and Administration - At least seven years’ experience with a
recognized organization including extensive experience in management - Ability to communicate effectively with
colleagues and to build and maintain office cohesion - Ability to coordinate training programs, field
days, and other events - Ability to work independently and to take
initiative - Excellent communication and reporting
skills in English - Computer literacy skills: Microsoft
Office, internet communications - Fluency in language(s) in region of
operation - Demonstrated ability to work in a team;
strong interpersonal skills - Willingness to travel extensively in
region of assignment
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join
International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) should Apply Online by
clicking on the link below. Follow the instructions on how to create resume and
Apply.
International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) should Apply Online by
clicking on the link below. Follow the instructions on how to create resume and
Apply.
Deadline: 3rd October,
2016
2016
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