Agriculture Value Chain Expert (m/f/d) Technical Assistance to the Bangsamoro Agri-Enterprise Programme

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Job description

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services.

GIZ International Services is preparing for the EU-funded tender: Technical Assistance to the Bangsamoro Agri-Enterprise Programme" in forecast stage.

The action supports the development of agri-enterprise in Bangsamoro through a two pronged approach addressing the main challenges faced by the current administration in this sector and embeds principles of green/circular economy, sustainable development, to avoid impact of growth on the environment and contribute to the conservation of biodiversity and natural resources.

To this end, the action will contribute to the achievement of the following objectives:

Local agricultural production is improved in quality, diversity, consolidation and its response to the needs of the market and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has an elaborate policy and strategy for further development and investment promotion in Agri-business. The later will be achieved through facilitating export of agri-products and processed food within the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-the Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) trade corridor; setting and rolling out a number of product standard quality systems more specifically for the Halal and sea-aqua products and assisting BARMM agri-business sector in it endeavour to establish itself as an effective and recognised regional player and attractive investment opportunity.Your tasks

The Agriculture Value Chain expert will act as close collaborator of the TL. He/she will be responsible for analyzing the local agricultural value chain and for supporting farmers through trainings to establish a diversified, market-oriented production which meets product and quality standards. The value chain expert will support the engagement of private sector and processing integration to increase the value added in local production.

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Qualifications and skills

  • At least a master’s degree in or equivalent academic qualification (university or similar institution) in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Development, Development Economics with a specialization in Agriculture or any equivalent field directly related to this assignment
  • Excellent training and mentoring skills
  • Initiative, tact and proven ability to maintain harmonious working relationships in a multicultural setting with good team spirit
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Fluency in spoken and written English

General professional experience

  • At least 10 years of international professional experience in providing technical assistance in the field of agriculture value chain analysis and development
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in providing technical assistance in developing field to market strategies and diversification strategies
  • Strong knowledge of private sector operations in agribusiness

Specific professional experience

  • At least 5 years of professional experience in providing technical assistance in the area of market-oriented and export-oriented production in agriculture
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in capacity building for farmers in agricultural product standards and quality
  • At least 3 years of professional in providing technical assistance in agricultural value chain integration and product processing
  • Has conducted at least 2 inclusive value chain assessments as lead consultant
  • Experience with the establishment of social enterprises is an asset
  • Experience in developing Farmer Business School (FBS) or Farmer Field School (FFS) programmes is an asset

Location information

Bangsamoro, Philippines.

Notes

Please note that the European Union has not yet published the detailed Terms of Reference for this project. Therefore, this position's location, timing, tasks, and requirements may be subject to change.

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About us

Your professional and personal development is important to us. At GIZ, you will be offered global work opportunities and an atmosphere that is characterised by diversity, respect and genuine equal opportunities. Gender equality promotion is a matter of course for us. Our benefits are also impressive in terms of work-life balance and family friendliness. Flexible working hours that fit your life situation are an integral part of our corporate culture.

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation.

GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.

Contact

Ansah Ahmad +49 6196 79-3083

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