Job Reference Number
EMUK1124/1
Job Type
International Development Assistance/Emerging Markets
Schedule
Contract
Job Location
Africa; Malawi; Lilongwe
Job Summary
EU/EDF Malawi — Support to the Agriculture SWAp (ASWAp) and Green Belt Initiative (GBI) Programme — Component 2 'Irrigation: Technical Assistance to the Department of Irrigation'
Cardno Emerging Markets (UK) Ltd has recently submitted a formal Expression of Interest and are hopeful of being invited to tender for the above EU/EDF-funded Project. The objective of this contract is to contribute to implementing component 2 'Irrigation' of the support to the agriculture sector-wide approach (ASWAp) and green belt initiative (GBI) programme in its 2 subcomponents:
a) support to the establishment of the National Irrigation Development Fund;
b) development of medium- and large-scale irrigation schemes.
In particular, the contract aims at assisting the Department of Irrigation in ensuring effective and efficient implementation of the programme through capacity-building and provision of technical and operational assistance to the programme coordination and collaborating institutions.
Contributing to the establishment and operationalisation of the National Irrigation Fund (its investment framework, financial and procurement processes) and farmers' improved access to irrigated agriculture.
Expertise will be required in areas such as programme management and coordination, finance and procurement, M&E, reporting, and facilitation of irrigation development among others.
Cardno Emerging Markets (UK) Ltd has recently submitted a formal Expression of Interest and are hopeful of being invited to tender for the above EU/EDF-funded Project. The objective of this contract is to contribute to implementing component 2 'Irrigation' of the support to the agriculture sector-wide approach (ASWAp) and green belt initiative (GBI) programme in its 2 subcomponents:
a) support to the establishment of the National Irrigation Development Fund;
b) development of medium- and large-scale irrigation schemes.
In particular, the contract aims at assisting the Department of Irrigation in ensuring effective and efficient implementation of the programme through capacity-building and provision of technical and operational assistance to the programme coordination and collaborating institutions.
Contributing to the establishment and operationalisation of the National Irrigation Fund (its investment framework, financial and procurement processes) and farmers' improved access to irrigated agriculture.
Expertise will be required in areas such as programme management and coordination, finance and procurement, M&E, reporting, and facilitation of irrigation development among others.
The start date is provisionally scheduled for January 2014. Project duration will be 36 months.
Key Responsibilities
Project Manager/Team Leader
(Long-Term – 3 years)
The following background and experience will be required:
- University degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as rural development, agriculture, land, water, natural resources, infrastructure development, civil engineering or management-related subjects
- A minimum of 10 years’ professional working experience in the rural sector in developing countries, preferably with a sound practical knowledge and proven experience in the development of irrigation systems programmes in eastern or southern Africa.
- Previous experience in a similar management and coordination role providing technical and operational assistance on long-term EU/EDF technical assistance projects/programmes
- In-depth knowledge of EU/EDF rules, regulations, processes and procedures including the establishment and management of Programme Estimates.
- Extensive experience in institutional development and capacity building of both public and private sector and civil society organisations and institutions.
- A skilled communicator adept at facilitating dialogue between public and private sector organisations and institutions
- Experience and understand of the management and monitoring of public funding mechanisms and grant schemes.
- Providing advice and guidance to implementing partners, collaborating institutions and private sector investors.
- Previous experience in more than one country in southern or eastern Africa
- Fluency in both spoken and written English
- Excellent report-writing skills
Other Requirements
Employee Benefits
Contact
Jill Gigg
