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COCOA VALUE CHAIN MANAGER AT WINROCK INTERNATIONAL
JOB TITLE:
JOB LOCATION: NIGERIA
JOB DESCRIPTION
Winrock International, a US based not-for profit-
organization, is currently working in Nigeria on a USAID funded project focused
on expanding economic opportunities in the agricultural sector by increasing
agricultural productivity, enhancing value-added processing, and increasing
commercialization through private-sector led and market-driven growth and
development.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Cocoa Value Chain Manager shall coordinate all
programmatic activities related to the cassava value chain including:
Chain Manager shall coordinate all programmatic activities
related to the cocoa value chain including:
Provide constant supervision on the program’s technical
assistance activities including on-farm demonstrations, training activities and
pilot activities that will improve both competitiveness at the farm level and
efficiency and effectiveness of raw material supply to processors
Liaison with agro-processors and client firms to assist with
planning, implementation and monitoring of cocoa specific activities
Develop in collaboration with client agro-processors
conditions for outgrower contracts and arrangements that are acceptable for
both sides (outgrowers and client agro-processing firms).
Supervise on-farm demonstrations on improved technologies
and new practices required by specific buyer(s) to improve competitiveness at
the farm level, assist with development of training materials and training in
collaboration with private service providers hired by the project.
In collaboration with the client agro-processors, assist in
linking outgrowers to inputs (tractor services, fertilizers, crop protection
products etc.) when necessary.
Assist client agro-processing firms with the development of
harvesting, collection and transport plans that minimize costs and risks.
In addition to technical tasks, the Cocoa Value Chain
Manager will assist with M&E activities, drafting scopes of work and
providing inputs for quarterly reports and work planning exercises.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Value Chain Managers shall coordinate all programmatic
activities including liaison with agro-processors, feasibility studies for
commodity value addition, facilitation of farmer mobilization, awareness
creation at all levels, monitoring of project technical assistance activities,
post-harvest handling.
S/he will supervise on-farm demonstrations on improved
technologies and new practices required by specific buyer(s) to improve
competitiveness at the farm level, assist with development of training
materials and training in collaboration with private service providers hired by
the project.
Value Chain Managers will assist with monitoring and
evaluation activities, draftscopes of work. and provide inputs for quarterly
reports.
QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree in agronomy, agricultural economics or
related discipline with over 10 years of professional experience in extension
work, training and institutional linkages.
Demonstrated experience in cassava or cocoa production and
processing and market-led agricultural development is a must.
Knowledge of commodity value chain development is a strong
advantage.
Demonstrated ability to provide technical and marketing
assistance to farmers and agro processors is desirable.
Experience in developing and promoting environmentally
sustainable agricultural production and processing techniques is desired.
Ability to work collaboratively, and build alliances with
relevant groups, organizations,
agencies, businesses, private or public sectors is highly important.
High level of initiative and creativity.
S/he must be a team player, able to work effectively with
people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified Candidates should:
Closing Date: 12 / 09 / 2012Application closes on Tuesday
5th June, 2012. Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
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