Value Chain Advisor & County Coordinator (3 positions-Torit, Juba and Yambio))

Company Description

SNV is a mission-driven global development partner working in more than 20 countries across Africa and Asia. Building on 60 years of experience and grounded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we work on the core themes of gender equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions and effective governance. Together with our team of over 1,600 people, our mission is to strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems, which enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all.

Overview of the Position

SNV is recruiting for three positions of ‘Value Chain Advisor & County Coordinators’ for the above-mentioned project, a new initiative that aims to promote green, sustainable, and climate-resilient economic development; and to contribute to improved food and nutrition security and resilience to shocks in South Sudan. The prioritised value chains include cereals, fruits and vegetables. The project is the component implemented by SNV in a larger 4-year programme.

The 3 positions are in the counties of Juba, Torit and Yambio respectively. You will be in charge of coordinating the project activities in the county, network with various stakeholders, and manage the contracted implementing local partners. You will also be leading, managing and implementing the value chain activities of the project in the respective county. This includes facilitating inclusive market linkages in both input and output markets, supporting private sector partnerships, promoting youth employment.

You will be the driving force behind project success at county level, ensuring on-time deliverables and effective collaboration with diverse local partners and stakeholders. This presents an exciting platform for you to contribute to inclusive agricultural development, climate adaptation and resilience, conflict-sensitive development, and inclusive private sector partnerships. Moreover, you will represent SNV at various local platforms.

As County Coordinator, you will report directly to the Project Manager and you will guide and collaborate with your county colleague and with other experts in the project team.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Part of your key responsibilities will be as follows:

• Coordinate and implement the project’s implementation approach in the respective county and ensure project targets are achieved.
• Provide guidance and monitor your county colleague, local partnerships and contracted implementing partners.
• Seek collaboration and synergies with local stakeholders, SMEs, government administration and institutions, other projects, etc.
• Implement the M&E approach as developed by the project.
• Contribute to project strategy and implementation plans with the other project experts.
• Ensure inclusion and sustainability are build into the implementation approach at county level
• Represent and position SNV and the project at various local events
• Develop regular implementation plan
• Timely reporting to the Project Manager
• Contribute to conflict sensitive implementation to ensure that interventions are managed in a way that promotes peace and avoids exacerbating local tensions.
• Security focal point for the county: ensure project’s security guidelines are implemented in the county and contribute to the project’s security coordination.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications:

• 5 or more years of relevant experience in areas such as inclusive value chain development, agricultural extension, SME development.
• Relevant bachelor in agri-business, agricultural economics, agronomy or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including mobilizing farmers, cooperatives, SMEs, VSLAs and establish trust and collaboration agreements.
• Demonstrated work experience in fragile settings.
• Excellent spoken and written English. Proficiency in local languages will be a preference.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional qualifications:

• Excellent facilitation and coaching skills, ability to network and mobilise stakeholders and build trust.
• Driven by a focus on achieving project goals, with a relentless commitment to success.
• Possesses an energetic, proactive, self-starting and problem-solving approach while keeping the project targets and approach in mind.
• Proven experience in coordinating, planning and monitoring project implementation, including management and guidance of local partnerships and contracts.
• Proven experience in applying inclusive development approaches that foster women economic empowerment, youth employment and involvement of other vulnerable groups.

Additional Information

• Contract Type: National
• Duty Station: Juba, Torit or Yambio
• Contract Duration: 24 months with possibilities of extension
• Expected Start Date: Feb 1, 2025
• Travel: Regular field visits, regular visits to project office in Juba
• Project: Subject to approval by donor

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