Especialista de desarrollo alternativo - Tibú, Norte de Santander
Plan and supervise the alternative development strategy of the program.
Overview
Plan and supervise the alternative development strategy of the program.
You have:
- Professional training in agronomy, agricultural engineering, agricultural administration or related fields.
- Minimum seven years of specific work experience in the geographical areas of the contract.
- Proven work experience of three years in processes of alternative crop substitution.
- Essential experience in agricultural development, productivity, and agricultural value chains with rural communities in Tibú.
- Experience working with governmental and non-governmental rural development programs.
- Experience in managing databases and monitoring and evaluation systems for alternative crop substitution and rural development programs.
- Experience in inter-institutional coordination with public and private entities responsible for rural development public policy at the territorial level.
- Three years of experience in similar positions with international NGOs or similar employment in the public and/or private sector.
- Preferably experience working with rural communities, ethnic groups, and sensitivity to approaches related to gender, ethnicity, race, disability, and age.
- Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams and manage interdisciplinary teams.
- Skills and experience to present technical reports, follow-up work plans, financial reports, M&E reports, and technical analysis at the agricultural level.
- Cultural and social knowledge of rural communities in Tibú and proven experience in community dialogue.
- Social skills for interaction with groups, communities, and entities from the private and public sectors in Catatumbo.
- Knowledge in the use of Word, Excel, PPT, Geographic Information Systems, Outlook, social networks, and the internet.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you successfully implemented a project aimed at crop substitution in rural communities. | The interviewer is probing your hands-on experience with crop substitution initiatives. | Share specific examples, focusing on your role, challenges faced, and the outcome. |
| How do you ensure community participation in agricultural development projects? | This question assesses your ability to engage and involve local communities effectively. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you detail your experience with monitoring and evaluation in agricultural programs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methodologies do you use for community dialogue regarding agricultural practices? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you address gender inclusivity in rural development projects. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure alignment with governmental and non-governmental partners in program implementation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What financial management practices do you follow in project implementation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle challenges when implementing agricultural alternatives in a community? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
mercycorps.org/careers/national