Value Chain Lead, Agricultural Market and Support Activity (AMARTA II), Indonesia

Job Description

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Local Hire

Value Chain Lead, Agricultural Market and Support Activity (AMARTA II), Indonesia.

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International will be recruiting applicants for the position of Value Chain Lead with the Enterprise and Agriculture Group. The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

GENERAL:

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should go to to the Jobs link and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Value Chain Economist, AMARATA II, Indonesia by February 20, 2011.

Winrock would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Value Chain Lead, Agricultural Market and Support Activity (AMARTA II),
Indonesia.

LOCATION: Jakarta, Indonesia

UNIT: Enterprise and Agriculture

REPORTS TO: Chief of Party

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

The USAID/Indonesia funded AMARTA project assists the Government of Indonesia to promote a robust Indonesian agribusiness sector. AMARTA II, a five year project will focus on the improvement of selected high-value crops (coffee, cocoa, horticulture) through farmer training, association strengthening, marketing, and policy and regulatory reform. AMARTA II aims to increase incomes and employment in target provinces; increase access to agricultural credit; and improve the policy and regulatory environment of the agricultural and agribusiness sectors in Indonesia. AMARTA II works with private businesses, farmers and the Government of Indonesia to improve productivity and quality in value chains for high-value export commodities and supermarket quality horticulture products.

The position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

The Value Chain Lead is responsible for strengthening select value chains (coffee, cocoa, horticulture, floriculture) by managing program activities and reaching the results under the upcoming Agricultural Market and Support Activity (AMARTA II).

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical and administrative leadership of the value chain component
• Work closely with other component leads, partners and private sector to achieve program results.
• Manage field and technical experts working in the select value chains.
• Manage the component’s budget in accordance with Winrock and USAID Policy.
• Plan, design and manage interventions that result in sustainable results that benefit small holders and women.
• Prepare annual work plans and progress reports, success stories and quarterly reports on the components result. Analyze data and adaptively manage the plans.
• Establish relationships with the private sector and other donor organizations engaged in similar activities to leverage resources.
• Participate in regular field visits to the project areas to assure project progress towards activity objectives and goals.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other duties as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:

Education: Masters Degree required in horticulture, agribusiness, agricultural economics or business administration with experience in value chains and horticulture, cocoa or coffee.

Work Experience: Minimum eight years of program experience required in value chain strengthening. Knowledge of the coffee, cocoa and horticulture value chains in Indonesia essential. Demonstrated experience with the private sector a plus. Experience must demonstrate the ability to manage staff, budgets and program planning.

Skills: Require fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia, excellent management, communication, and organization skills, and basic computer skills (word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases).

Other: The ability to work in a large team, supervise staff and coordinate programs with partners from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences including public sector, private sector, farmer and trade associations and villagers. Must be comfortable in high level representational role as well as interacting with individual producers and villagers. Must be comfortable networking and cooperating with other USAID and donor-funded projects.