AFC CONSULTANTS INTERNATIONAL/ TEAM LEADER

Description

The overall objective of this project is to contribute to the efficient and effective management and implementation of the IPARD Programme and to prepare the beneficiary country for effective implementation of structural funds upon accession.

    Purpose 1: To increase the participation and the role of rural stakeholders in Agriculture and Rural Development policy design and
    implementation (including in the IPARD programme).
    Purpose 2: To broaden and improve the support offered to rural stakeholders through the introduction of new IPARD measures and the
    strengthening of the institutions providing advisory services.
    Purpose 3: To strengthen the capacity of the beneficiary institutions involved in the management and implementation of the IPARD
    programme.


Requirements

Key experts have a crucial role in implementing the contract. Non-key experts will assist key experts with their work and dissemination of knowledge and expertise, and on-the-job training of the beneficiary throughout the duration of this Project.

All experts mobilised under this contract must:

   - have excellent communication and analytical skills;
   - be proficient in report drafting
   - be proficient in English; and
   - have excellent team working abilities.

All experts must be independent and free from conflicts of interest in the responsibilities they take on.

Qualifications and skills

   - A University degree in the field of agrarian economics or agriculture or rural development or minimum 7 years of professional experience
     relevant to the duties in these ToR.  Master's degree or PhD in the mentioned fields will be an asset;
   - Excellent command of written and spoken English.

General professional experience

   - Minimum 8 years of professional experience in the fields of agrarian economics or agriculture or rural development (in addition to the
     years of professional experience which form a substitute for the diploma in case the expert would not have the degree required under
     Qualifications and Skills);

Specific professional experience

   - Experience in the public or private sector or in donor funded projects in at least 1, preferably 3 projects, in the area of management and
     implementation of rural development programmes.
   - Specific experience in at least 2 projects covering one of the following fields:
   - "LEADER approach" preparation and/or implementation;
   - Establishment/functioning of National Rural Network in line with EU requirements;


Deadline: 30 September 2014

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