Application Deadline: 23-03-2017
Description
Duties and Responsibilities
Undertake desk review including an analysis of existing documents regarding soya bean and relevant agribusiness processes, research papers, journal articles, publicly available documents, census data, 2nd Five Year Development Plan, Agriculture Sector Development Programme II and any other relevant documents for the assignment. This process should validate the feasibility and way forward of and for a VCD approach in the context of this project.
Organize consultations with all relevant public and private stakeholders, project beneficiaries, as well as development actors, to map out existing initiatives undertaken for soya bean development in the country, and further assess how the interests of those stakeholders should be addressed in a project plan.
Conduct onsite visits to different regions in Tanzania that will be selected in order assess capacity needs of the intended primary beneficiaries in rural and urban settings.
Identify regions and districts where critical mass of farmers and SMEs are involved and where the potential for soya bean development / growth is maximum.
Advice on lead firms, CSOs and financial institutions, location of Small Holder Farmers and SMEs to target, appropriateness of existing farming equipment, and the potential for agribusiness entrepreneurship.
Organize a stakeholder validation workshop to present and discuss the draft project document for critical engagement, to build ownership, validate different priorities to be included in the project and to achieve sufficient consensus.
Document a strong results framework, along with a multi-year work plan and budget, where outputs and activities are at an appropriate level and relate in a clear way to the projects theory of change.
Clearly link the projects Theory of Change (ToC) to the Country Programme Document (CPD)’s ToC by stating how the project will contribute to the United Nations Development Assistance Plan (UNDAP) II and CPD outcomes.
Integrate the cross-cutting themes of gender equality & mainstreaming and disability, as appropriate in the new Project.
Any other methods applicable
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN and UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Functional Competencies:
Development and Operational Effectiveness:
Ability to lead strategic information collection, analysis and results-based use of information;
Ability to lead formulation of strategies and their implementation, prescribed in a results framework;
Ability to conceptualize problems and generate innovative, practical solutions;
Ability to apply resource mobilization and partnership building theory to specific institutional contexts;
Strong writing and presentation skills.
Knowledge and Learning Management:
Shares knowledge and experience from within and outside UNDP;
Encourages UNDP staff to share knowledge;
Develops deep understanding in UNDP, UN System reform and SDGs. Management and Leadership:
Focuses on impact and result for the client;
Required Skills and Experience
Academic Qualifications
A Master’s degree in agricultural economics, economics, business administration or a development-related subject.
Experience
A minimum of 6 years’ relevant professional experience, including aspects of agribusiness development and value chain development, as well as experience in relation to soya bean development
Experience in supporting farmer groups / organisations;
Familiarity with gender-related challenges for youth and particularly young women engaged in agriculture
Demonstrated client orientation, teamwork, business judgement and analytical decision making
Knowledge of and experience of working with the United Nations System, UNDP is an advantage
Expertise in cross-cutting issues, including gender and youth considerations in programmes and projects is an added advantage
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability
Demonstrates diplomacy and tact in dealing with sensitive and complex situations
Professionalism
Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter;
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment;
Shows pride in work and in achievements;
Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
Planning & Organizing
Organizes and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships.
Plans, coordinates and organizes workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines.
Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to achieve the planned results.
Language requirements:
Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English and Swahili.
Application Instructions Undertake desk review including an analysis of existing documents regarding soya bean and relevant agribusiness processes, research papers, journal articles, publicly available documents, census data, 2nd Five Year Development Plan, Agriculture Sector Development Programme II and any other relevant documents for the assignment. This process should validate the feasibility and way forward of and for a VCD approach in the context of this project.
Organize consultations with all relevant public and private stakeholders, project beneficiaries, as well as development actors, to map out existing initiatives undertaken for soya bean development in the country, and further assess how the interests of those stakeholders should be addressed in a project plan.
Conduct onsite visits to different regions in Tanzania that will be selected in order assess capacity needs of the intended primary beneficiaries in rural and urban settings.
Identify regions and districts where critical mass of farmers and SMEs are involved and where the potential for soya bean development / growth is maximum.
Advice on lead firms, CSOs and financial institutions, location of Small Holder Farmers and SMEs to target, appropriateness of existing farming equipment, and the potential for agribusiness entrepreneurship.
Organize a stakeholder validation workshop to present and discuss the draft project document for critical engagement, to build ownership, validate different priorities to be included in the project and to achieve sufficient consensus.
Document a strong results framework, along with a multi-year work plan and budget, where outputs and activities are at an appropriate level and relate in a clear way to the projects theory of change.
Clearly link the projects Theory of Change (ToC) to the Country Programme Document (CPD)’s ToC by stating how the project will contribute to the United Nations Development Assistance Plan (UNDAP) II and CPD outcomes.
Integrate the cross-cutting themes of gender equality & mainstreaming and disability, as appropriate in the new Project.
Any other methods applicable
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN and UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Functional Competencies:
Development and Operational Effectiveness:
Ability to lead strategic information collection, analysis and results-based use of information;
Ability to lead formulation of strategies and their implementation, prescribed in a results framework;
Ability to conceptualize problems and generate innovative, practical solutions;
Ability to apply resource mobilization and partnership building theory to specific institutional contexts;
Strong writing and presentation skills.
Knowledge and Learning Management:
Shares knowledge and experience from within and outside UNDP;
Encourages UNDP staff to share knowledge;
Develops deep understanding in UNDP, UN System reform and SDGs. Management and Leadership:
Focuses on impact and result for the client;
Required Skills and Experience
Academic Qualifications
A Master’s degree in agricultural economics, economics, business administration or a development-related subject.
Experience
A minimum of 6 years’ relevant professional experience, including aspects of agribusiness development and value chain development, as well as experience in relation to soya bean development
Experience in supporting farmer groups / organisations;
Familiarity with gender-related challenges for youth and particularly young women engaged in agriculture
Demonstrated client orientation, teamwork, business judgement and analytical decision making
Knowledge of and experience of working with the United Nations System, UNDP is an advantage
Expertise in cross-cutting issues, including gender and youth considerations in programmes and projects is an added advantage
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability
Demonstrates diplomacy and tact in dealing with sensitive and complex situations
Professionalism
Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter;
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment;
Shows pride in work and in achievements;
Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
Planning & Organizing
Organizes and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships.
Plans, coordinates and organizes workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines.
Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to achieve the planned results.
Language requirements:
Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English and Swahili.
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