GIZ Task Leader (m/f) Agriculture and Rural Development Policy
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Task Leader (m/f) Agriculture and Rural Development Policy - Global Donor Platform for Rural Development - Germany, Bonn
Field of activity
The Global Donor Platform for Rural Development is a network of 34 bilateral and multilateral donors and international financing institutions that share a common vision of the role that agriculture and rural development plays in reducing global poverty. It is committed to achieving increased and more effective aid for agriculture and rural development through evidence-based advocacy and knowledge sharing. The Platform Secretariat staff is administered by the German International Cooperation (GIZ) in Bonn, Germany.
The Global Donor Platform for Rural Development is a network of 34 bilateral and multilateral donors and international financing institutions that share a common vision of the role that agriculture and rural development plays in reducing global poverty. It is committed to achieving increased and more effective aid for agriculture and rural development through evidence-based advocacy and knowledge sharing. The Platform Secretariat staff is administered by the German International Cooperation (GIZ) in Bonn, Germany.
Your tasks
The Task Leader provides policy, networking and strategic support to the Platform´s governance bodies, its member organisations and partners toward the implementation of the Platform´s work programme 2012-2014. You will be responsible for facilitating the Platform´s engagement in various thematic agriculture, rural development and food security policy areas, supporting the Platform´s processes and outputs, as well as providing policy advice to its members and quality control of Platform outputs. In particular, the task leader will further develop the networking and knowledge synthesis associated with both the Platform thematic outputs and members´ own initiatives.
The Task Leader provides policy, networking and strategic support to the Platform´s governance bodies, its member organisations and partners toward the implementation of the Platform´s work programme 2012-2014. You will be responsible for facilitating the Platform´s engagement in various thematic agriculture, rural development and food security policy areas, supporting the Platform´s processes and outputs, as well as providing policy advice to its members and quality control of Platform outputs. In particular, the task leader will further develop the networking and knowledge synthesis associated with both the Platform thematic outputs and members´ own initiatives.
Your profile
- University degree in agricultural economics, rural development or related discipline
- At least seven years relevant experience in rural development, including positions of responsibility with international financing institutions or bilateral donors in the field
- Sound understanding of the basic principles of development economics and their relevance to agricultural policy and development
- Good communication and networking skills
- Excellent written and spoken English; competency in French and/or Spanish is an asset
What we offer you Our commission is international, our working atmosphere multicultural and our success is based on interdisciplinary exchange. We offer an internationally competitive remuneration package.
Your application
Please note that we basically can only receive and process applications sent via our e-recruiting system under www.giz.de/en. Under "Jobs and careers", "GIZ job opportunities", enter JOB ID 11824. Directlink: JOB-ID 11824. Application deadline: 28 October 2012. Assignment period: as soon as possible until 31 October 2014. We welcome job applications from people with disabilities.
Please note that we basically can only receive and process applications sent via our e-recruiting system under www.giz.de/en. Under "Jobs and careers", "GIZ job opportunities", enter JOB ID 11824. Directlink: JOB-ID 11824. Application deadline: 28 October 2012. Assignment period: as soon as possible until 31 October 2014. We welcome job applications from people with disabilities.
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