Sector: Rural development
Areas of intervention: 2 districts in the Vakinankaratra region (1 Network Coordinator per area)
Job overview
As part of our rural development program, we are looking for Network Coordinators to support, supervise and strengthen a network of Village-Based Advisors. – VBA) in order to improve agricultural advisory services, access to inputs, entrepreneurial development and the results of accompanied farmers.
Main duties
Each service provider will be responsible for a dedicated area and independently provide follow-up visits, training, technical support and data collection support to VBAs. The missions are planned according to the field operational schedule and seasonal needs of the program; trips outside the intervention area (group training, workshops) are punctual and planned in advance.
Main duties
Implementation of planned follow-up visits to the VBAs in the area
Education / Qualifications
Organisation of training and technical support adapted to the needs of VBAs and farmers
Production of monthly activity reports (training, demonstrations, follow-up of VBAs)
Contribution to the improvement of VBA business models
Maintaining quality relationships with suppliers, partners and local authorities in the area
Support for VBAs in the responsible management of their economic activities, including monitoring of financial commitments related to programme activities
Candidate profile
Technical and/or higher education in agronomy, rural development, animal husbandry or related fields
Experience
Experience in advising or facilitating networks of field agents
Good knowledge of the agricultural and/or livestock sector as well as rural dynamics
Training, coaching and entrepreneurial management skills
Sense of organization, reporting and rigor
Relationship with various stakeholders (farmers, suppliers, local authorities)
Autonomy, mobility and availability for frequent field trips
Residing in or near the intervention area concerned is an asset
Other information
Contractual arrangements
Collaboration in the form of a service contract (deliverables and monthly reports)
Remuneration calculated on the basis of completed and validated service days, upon presentation of an invoice, in accordance with the terms provided for in the contract
Per diem supported for missions outside the intervention area
Monthly travel allowance for field-related costs
The claimant freely organizes his work in order to achieve the expected results, in accordance with the schedule of activities of the program.
The selected service provider must have (or be able to obtain before contracting) a Tax Identification Number (NIF)
Vahaolana RELHARF recruits: Network Coordinator (NC) , Freelance, in Vakinankaratra Region, Antsirabe, Madagascar.
Duties
Implementation of planned follow-up visits to VBAs in the area Organization of training and technical support adapted to the needs of VBAs and farmers Production of monthly activity reports (training, demonstrations, monitoring of VBAs) Contribution to the improvement of economic models of VBAs Maintenance of quality relations with suppliers, partners and local authorities in the area Support to VBAs in the responsible management of their economic activities, including the monitoring of financial commitments
Candidate profile
Technical and/or higher education in agronomy, rural development, livestock or related fields Experience in advisory support or facilitation of networks of field agents Good knowledge of the agricultural sector and/or livestock as well as rural dynamics Skills in training, coaching and entrepreneurial management Sense of organization, reporting and rigor Relationship skills with various actors (farmers, suppliers, local authorities) Autonomy, mobility and availability for frequent trips in the area concerned
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