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Data: 16/09/2010
• Support to the SASDA Sector Manager and the Country Sector Coordinator in the development of the Work Program Agreement (WPA) for the rural sector;
• Support the SASDA Sector Manager with quality enhancement, monitoring, and supervision of deliverables for the rural portfolio;
• Jointly with the SASDA staff in HQ and in regional offices, maintain cutting edge knowledge of global best practices in the rural development sector (agriculture in particular) and keep abreast of country sector issues;
• Lead the dissemination of best practice and lessons learnt tailored to the client’s needs;
• Where Task Team Leaders (TTLs) are less experienced, support and facilitate them by providing mentoring and technical guidance as appropriate;
• Together with the SASAR Sector Manager, enhance strategic staff development, skills-mix, and performance management through mentoring and coaching;
• Keep sector staff updated on country activities.
Selection Criteria
• Minimum education is Masters level (MA/MS), Doctorate (Ph.D.) level is desirable in a relevant field such as agricultural economics or relevant technical areas such as agriculture, agronomic, natural resources management, land reforms, forestry, water, agribusiness or finance;
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant operational experience;
• Ability to lead strategy development and to translate strategies into results on the ground while maintaining a strong sense of realism with regard to in-country conditions and implementation capacity;
• Strong skills in resolving implementation issues;
• Demonstrated skills in team building, the ability to manage multi disciplinary teams, including developing, coaching, guiding and mentoring staff, and resolving conflicts;
• Demonstrated capacity to innovate, integrate and develop new ideas into programs and projects on the ground;
• Demonstrated capacity to develop work plans and budgets, and to work with teams to ensure timely delivery of quality products;
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated experience in data analysis
• Track record of dealing effectively with external and internal clients.
• Cross-regional and field experiences are desirable.
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