Talent roster - Country Coordinator - Mali - Sahel Region, Bamako, Mali

Talent roster - Country Coordinator - Mali - Sahel Region, Bamako, Mali Organization: International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) Country: Mali City: Bamako Office: IFDC in Bamako, Mali Talent roster - Country Coordinator - Mali - Sahel Region LinkedIn Twitter Email Message Share Proposal Positions Bamako ID: [Click the Apply button below to apply, and Create my CV to build a CV tailored to this offer, professionally] Full-Time/Regular About IFDC The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is a public international organization that advances soil health and strengthens agricultural systems through science-based innovation. For over 50 years, IFDC has translated research into practical solutions that improve nutrient use efficiency, restore degraded soils, strengthen local agricultural markets and expand opportunity for smallholder farmers, especially women and youth. We work with farmers, governments and private sector partners to build resilient farming systems that produce nutritious food, improve livelihoods, and safeguard natural resources for future generations. Our Values We are guided by four core principles: Collaborate - We work across teams, countries and partners to create lasting impact . Innovate - We apply evidence and continuous learning to design practical and responsible solutions. Include - We promote equity and meaningful participation for women, youth and underrepresented groups. Act with Integrity - We steward resources responsibly, uphold transparency and remain accountable to the communities, partners, staff and donors who place their trust in us. Responsibilities Ensure the program implementation activities in-country are in line with the overall vision and leadership of the pro gram ; Support the program 's leadership and the consortium partners to build and manage a strong implementation team in-country with a clear strategy to deliver results ; Create and maintain good working relationships with implementing partners and other relevant projects and programs in-country and ensure adequate leverage and synergy between these impl ementing partners and projects/ programs ; Represent the pro gram in meetings, conferences, and other opportunities conducive to publicizing, promoting and marketing the project's (and project partners') achievements in country ; Participate or l ead regular project management meetings with representative s of consortium members and with the donor embassy representative s at country level ; Ensure consistency among activities implemented in -country and compliance with national sector specific strategy and policies; Monitor project overall expenditure and private sector contribution against budgets and ensure financial compliance to both donor requirements and IFDC procedures; Supervise completion of timely and high-quality work plans, progress reports and financial reports; Organize the project's monthly cash flow needs and submit a request for advance funds accordingly ; Monitor project indicators in accordance with the Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Plan, evaluate program results and take necessary corrective actions whenever needed; Collaborate with IFDC leadership to ensure that managerial, administrative, and financial procedures comply with provisions of the project contrac t ; Monitor in-country program budget and ensure a desirable budget burn rate ; Perform other roles necessary or those to be assigned to you by IFDC leadership . Requirements Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Seed Science, Soil Science, Agricultural Economics, International Development, or a related field; A minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in seed sector and agricultural development ( seed breeding, production and distribution, soil science, agronomy, agr iculture financing mechanisms, etc. ) , with a sizable portion of this experience in West Africa (especially Mali, Burkina Faso or Niger) ; Proven record of accomplishment and expertise in seed sector overall management , with a deep knowledge of main seed international and local stakeholders, and good understanding of sustainable agricultural practices ; Established and active rela tionships with key stakeholders in a target country both in the res earch, farmer organizations, and public and private sectors, related to seed and agricultural development and soil fertility ; Experience in developing partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including non- governments and government entities ( e.g. private sector actors, and development partners ) ; Fluent in both French and English, enabling effective communication and collaboration in multicultural settings ; Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey project objectives and achievements . Reporting and Work Relationships The Country Coordinator is supervised by and reports to the Deputy Program Director - Technical with regular collaboration with the Deputy Program Director - Operation and Components Leads . The Country Coordinator w ill also collaborate with the Cou ntry IFDC leadership and other program leads in-country. Location This role is for nationally recruited staff and is based in IFDC office in Mali . B enefits IFDC's benefits include annual and sick leave, health and group life insurance coverage, a 13th-month salary, social security and pension contribution in compliance with local laws and end-of-contract benefits. Salary Clause The sala ry grade for this position is BG 9 . The determination of new employee salaries considers numerous factors. These include the salary range linked to the assigned job grade, the candidate's qualifications in relation to the job's responsibilities and prerequisites, internal fairness, the competitive state of the job market, as well as potential organizational and budgetary considerations. Diversity Clause IFDC is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe in the value of bringing together people with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. All employment decisions at IFDC are made on the basis of ability, performance, and organizational need, in alignment with our values of fairness, respect, and opportunity for all. The recruitment for the position of Country Coordinator is being conducted in support of an ongoing proposal effort in the Sahel region. The recruiting organization, International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC), has not specified a closing date for this vacancy or continues to list jobs after their stated closing date. Because such positions may remain open, they are listed here until removed from the recruiting organization's website.

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