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Support to the Government of the Republic of Namibia in the Preparation of a Rural Development Sector Programme
Environment Agriculture
Country/ Location of the position Namibia
Status/Reference tender
Agency EDF
Experts Key Expert 1 - Team Leader;
Key Expert 2 - Rural Development / Agriculturalist
Starting date / duration July 2011- 18 months
Required language English
Application Deadline 20/03/2011 12:00:00. Recruitment starts immediately upon publication of this vacancy announcement, posts may be filled already before the indicated application deadline.
ToR Not yet available
Eligible Nationalities all
Observations Only short listed consultants will be replied to.
Please apply only if you fulfill all requirements for the vacant position
All experts must have at least regional experience


Project Description:
The overall objective of the assignment is an increased ability of the Government of the Republic of Namibia to pursue a reduction of poverty through fostering rural development, with a particular focus on the promotion of rural economic growth.

The purpose of the project is to develop relevant capacities among key sector stakeholders through the design, development and realisation of a Rural Development Sector Programme. Consequently, the expected results are twofold:

- sustainable and enhanced capacity of sector stakeholders to develop, implement and monitor a Rural Development Sector Programme;
- Participatory and ongoing dialogue among sector stakeholders based on regular sector performance assessments and regular sector reviews.


Position: Key Expert 1 - Team Leader
Duration of the assignment: full time, 18 months

The Team Leader's experience will include a primary focus on support to the design of sector programmes along the 5 Key Assessment Areas (KAA's): sector policy and strategy, sector budgeting and MTEF, sector coordination, performance monitoring and capacity development.

Requirements:
- At least a Master's Degree or a post-graduate Degree in a relevant field, e.g. economics, public finance management, development studies.
- A minimum of ten years relevant work experience in developing countries, at least five of which has been in Africa.
- At least five years' experience as a Team Leader and demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of experts.
- Proven experience in the design of Sector programmes in the rural development sector or similarly complex sectors.
- Highly conversant with the EC Guidelines on Support to Sector programmes.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and coordinate a multi-sectoral group of stakeholders in an institutional adjustment process pertaining to sector programmes.
- Demonstrated skills in facilitating sector-programme processes among a large group of stakeholders.

Position: Key Expert 2 - Rural Development / Agriculturalist
Duration of the assignment: full time, 18 months

The Rural Development/Agriculturalist's experience will include a primary focus on agriculture and rural development sector content and opportunities.

Requirements:
- At least a Master's Degree or post-graduate Degree in a relevant field, e.g. rural development, agriculture, economics, development studies.
- At minimum of ten years relevant work experience (rural development or agricultural projects or programmes) in developing countries, at least five of which has been in Africa.
- Proven experience in the development of rural development strategies focussing on rural economic activities.
- Proven experience in mobilising and supporting non-state actors and parastatals in the analysis of sector SWOTs and resulting strategic planning.
- Proven experience in advising governments on rural development/agricultural issues.

Interested applicants for the position should send their CV and cover letter via e-mail to
info@killefitconsult.com