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AGRO-FORESTRY PROJECT MANAGER, Eastern region

I - PRESENTATION OF THE ASSOCIATION MADERA is a French non-profit organization, working in Afghanistan for 23 years, for rehabilitation and development of rural economies destroyed by war. Our programme builds the capacities of rural community development and support local initiatives. MADERA is active in many fields of rural economy of Afghanistan: - Community development: support to local development projects; - National Solidarity Programme (NSP); - Agricultural production: research and extension, support to producers’ groups, arboriculture, vegetable growing; - Livestock: support to veterinary services, vaccinations, animal technical extension work, support to the Animal Vaccines Production Laboratory; - Handicraft and income generation; - Forestry: awareness raising, erosion control and reforestation; - Civil engineering: access to water, irrigation, construction and rehabilitation of infrastructures, roads rehabilitation, schools building.

MADERA implements these activities in 6 provinces: 4 provinces in Eastern Afghanistan (Laghman, Kunar, Nuristan, and Nangarhar), 1 province in Central Afghanistan (Hazarajat region, Wardak province) and 1 in Western Afghanistan (Ghor).

The team is composed of approximately 500 Afghan employees and 10-12 expatriates. The annual budget is around 5 million Euros. MADERA, under the leadership of its Board of Directors, wishes to focus its work according to the following priorities: support communities towards autonomy, prioritize participatory approaches and foster the capacity building of Afghan staff.

For more detailed information: www.madera-asso.org

II – ABOUT THE AGRO-FORESTRY PROJECT In Afghanistan many traditional systems of natural resources management have been destroyed by 2 decades of war which have implied an increase of the rate of deforestation, a rangeland decline, an erosion of soils… The agro-forestry project aims to improve the livelihoods of people in high valleys of the Laghman, Kunar and Nuristan provinces by preserving and enhancing their natural resources including forest management and income generating activities through agricultural production and livestock management. This project will concern 80 000 households in the targeted provinces. The main activities will be: -The regeneration of forest coverage. -The reorganization of the pastoralist practices through the identification of the assigns and training about the policy concerning the management of natural resources. -The introduction of reasonable farming practices. -The implementation of actions against soils erosion (introduction of specific varieties of trees, excavation of work…). - The promotion of the association between horticulture and market gardening. -The livestock improvement.

III - PROJECT MANAGER MAIN RESPONSABILITIES A - Objectives and responsibilities Based in Jalalabad with regular visits to the field, acting under the responsibility of the Eastern Operations Director, the Project Manager will oversee the implementation of all components of the project in the targeted areas. He/she plans and leads the project, ensuring that activities are consistent with Madera’s overall objectives and specific objectives for the region and they are carried out an efficient and timely manner. The PM is also responsible for preparing reports, addressing any issues, and adjusting activities accordingly. The PM will liaise with the national authorities (Ministry of agriculture, irrigation and livestock and other stakeholders about forestry issues. B - Main duties The project manager of Agro-forestry, Eastern Region is responsible for the following five tasks:

1) Implementing of the project work plan - Design of the implementation methodology - Implementation of the work plan in timely manner
- Adjustment of the activity according to the field realities

2) Budget management and financial planning - Preparation of the Monthly Fund Request - Supervision of the proper use of budget lines

3) Team management - Team recruitment process - Basic HR management of the project team - Providing technical assistance and training of national staff in forestry and financial, administrative and logistics procedures.

4) Monitoring and Evaluation - Development in coordination of the Monitoring and evaluation department of appropriate tools and documents to follow-up, monitor and evaluate the core indicators of the project. - Data collection and analysis of them / reports writing - Field visits - Improvement suggestions

5) Project reporting - Preparation of internal reports, donors reports and local authorities reports.

C - Internal relationships: -The PM works under the direct supervision of the Operations Director; they decide priorities while planning activities and related means together; the PM reports achievements and difficulties encountered. -He/she works in close collaboration with the Provincial Coordinator who is responsible for coordination of activities in Eastern province. -He/she works in close coordination at field level with the Forestry project team and the technical Madera staff (Agriculture TL, Forestry TL, etc). -He/she coordinates with the Monitoring and Evaluation department for all related issues and with the Grant Manager for reporting purposes and donors’ relations; -He/she takes great care to apply and respect MADERA’s procedures including security rules working in partnerships with finance, logistic and human resources departments.

D - External relationships For all project components, the PM liaises and strengthens cooperation with local authorities and ministry representatives (Ministry of Rehabilitation and Rural Development; Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Ministry of Public Works, etc.) as well as with all other stakeholders (including other NGOs) involved in rural development in the project area.

IV – QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFILE -Master’s degree in agronomy or equivalent -Minimum 3 years professional experience in relevant field of expertise projects -Proven ability to manage the full project cycle from strategies design to implementation and evaluation -Ability to network and build partnerships with local communities and authorities. -Knowledge of the Central Asia agriculture environment, Afghanistan will be an asset. -Excellent professional proficiency in English is a must -Sensitivity to cultural differences and ability to work in a such multicultural environment -Ability to work under pressure

V – CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTS -Start date-Duration: 1st November 2011 -12 months renewable -Based in Jalalabad, with regular travels to field offices. -Fixed term salaried contract – 1 year renewable. Moral commitment for at least 2 years is an advantage. -Monthly Gross Salary: 24k -30k euro according to experience + distance allowances. - Collective accommodation or accommodation allowance, transportation, social security (medical insurance), repatriation insurance costs covered by MADERA. Other conditions according to French law (annual leaves...). - R&R allowance 4 times a year.

POSTION TO BE FILLED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

How to apply:

HOW TO APPLY, POSITION CONDITIONS: Please send your application (cover letter, CV and picture) to MADERA: Marion Léonetti recrutement@madera.asso.fr 3 rue Roubo - 75 011 Paris Tél. 01 43 70 50 07 Fax. 01 43 70 60 07