Technical Manager - Agriculture

Objective 1

Develop overall positioning and Agriculture strategy for the project

Tasks & responsibilities

·         To plan, prepare and, where needed, directly support or execute technical assessments to inform the project, positioning in Agriculture and strategies

·         To lead on the development of a comprehensive agriculture strategy and Program Implementation Strategy

·         To ensure that there is harmonization and synergies with Accelerated Action Plan for Government of Sindh.

Objective 2

To contribute in Programme Development for Agriculture and food security related interventions

Tasks & responsibilities

·         To lead assessment and guide Field teams in identifying agriculture related needs, gaps, priority areas and appropriate interventions in project specific locations.

·         To work with field teams, and Grants team in developing any modification requests. when possible, to ensure integration of programs with other departments.

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Objective 3

Technical support to field teams as and when required

Tasks & responsibilities

·         Advise and support the field teams in implementing high-quality programs which adhere to governmental and organizational rules and guidelines.

·         Provide technical back stopping and address any challenge with regards to program implementation which include selection of suitable agro climatic seed varieties, ensure adherence to seasonality of crop cultivation.

·         Plan, prepare and, where needed, directly support or execute technical assessments (taking in to account integrated Nutritional Framework approach) and ensure reports timely submitted to line management.

·          To support in creation of a pool of master trainers on Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture, Climate resilient agriculture, kitchen gardening, fish paddy culture and a forestation.

·          50% Field Visits

Objective 4

To ensure information storage and reporting of all Agriculture related activities related to project.

·         To ensure that achievements and lessons learned from the Programme are captured in a way that they can be capitalized for future programming;

·         To continuously compile and improve mission technical documentation (reports, evaluations, meeting minutes, guidelines, case studies) and proactively disseminate to the field staff, and relevant departments

·         To submit all required and requested reports and adhoc updates on time including those for partner/donor;

Objective 4

Represent and promote project and related government agenda

Tasks & responsibilities

·         Represent program within national co-ordination groups and actively seek out high-level groups in which to advocate for EU PINS ER3 and its beneficiaries.’

·         Represent program at agriculture forums as required/requested by the CD.

·         As necessary, to liaise with donor technical staff in relations to program programming for Agriculture

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIP

Internal

CD, DCD and other heads of departments including WASH, Nutrition, R&A CO, Grants Co, Finance Co, Log Co, Field Coordinators

External

Agriculture Platforms, Donors, UN Agencies, I/NGOs, Government

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Technical Monthly Report to be submitted on monthly basis.
• Activity Progress Reports to be submitted on monthly basis.
• Donor-related reports as per requirement
• Adhoc Assessments and Surveys as per requirement
• Rapid assessments as per requirement
• Emergency response assessments as per requirement
• Governmental Reports as per requirement
• Partnerships reports

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in Agriculture Sciences, Rural System Management,

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

·         5 years of previous experience specifically in Agriculture preferably with in the context of Sindh

·         Significant experience with INGOs in recovery and complex emergencies.  Previous experience with partnerships and alliances an asset.

·         Proven management and coordination skills (HR, projects, and stress management).

·         Proven ability to translate analysis and evaluation into operational planning and strategy.

·         Experience with evaluations and monitoring as well as PCM.

·         Experience with donor communications.

·         Advanced knowledge of donors’ guidelines and procedures

·         Ability to work in a mainstreamed manner and analyze/capitalize institutionalized information.

·         Good diplomatic and negotiation skills

·         Disciplined and able to work and arrive at decisions autonomously and with minimal guidance.

·         Fluent in English (professional English).

·         Excellent drafting and written skills.

PREFERRED

Action Against Hunger USA Competencies

1.       Team Work:  Level 4

2.       Organization & Planning:  Level 4

3.       Analysis & Resolution of Problems and Conflict: Level 4

4.       Adaptability & Flexibility:  Level 4

5.       Motivation: Level 4

6.       Resistance to Pressure & Capacity to Deal with Difficult Situations: Level 4

7.       Results Orientation: Level 4

8.       Effective & Synthetic Communication: Level 4

Note: Please donot apply again, who had already applied before on said position.