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Agriculture Specialist/RACA Assistant |
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Written by Administrator
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Saturday, 22 December 2007 |
A USAID sponsored project in agribusiness markets and support activities seeks applicants for an Agriculture Specialist/RACA Assistant (Regional Agribusiness Competitiveness Alliances) based in Bali.
This position will be responsible to: 1. Provide program management support for key Value Chain interventions specifically in policy / regulatory strengthening; regional / domestic market expansion; and industry competitiveness improvement 2. Assist in establishing, identification, formation, and strengthening of agribusiness associations capacity to voice and advocate their common opinion and interests, such as agriculture producers organizations, federation of agribusiness associations, etc 3. Help establish RACA or forums of public-private dialogue on creation of enabling environment for enhancing agribusiness competitiveness in the region. 4. Seek, establish, and maintain relations with public sector institutions with linkages to the AMARTA value chain interventions, and provide assistance to strengthen their linkage to private sector needs. 5. Obtain periodic quantitative and qualitative data from VC interventions in a timely manner, as well as descriptive reporting of results. 6. Collaborate with AMARTA¢s Agricultural Economics advisor and in close coordination of the Head of AMARTA¢s Regional Office.
Qualification She/he must have at least BS degree with 5 years experience in policy advocacy, policy analysis, or community/organization empowerment, must also have strong analytical and writing skill in the area of policy related issues, clear vision on agribusiness competitiveness and enabling environment, and high motivation to work for facilitating establishment, empowerment and activation of regional agribusiness associations and forums for public-private dialogue.
Work load Approximately 20 months for the remaining duration of the AMARTA project. The position will be based in Bali, with traveling to Nusa Tenggara and other cities as needed.
Applications are open to qualified men and women with the right to work in Indonesia. Send cover letter and resume/CV to:
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, NLT January 4th , 2008. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
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