Apply: WFP FtMA Country Coordinator

By Development Diaries
June 14, 2022

Deadline: 18 June, 2022

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Farm To Market Alliance (FtMA) Country Coordinator.

WFP works to ensure the most vulnerable populations, especially women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

Responsibilities

Develop a country implementation plan for the 2022 to 2023 season by identifying appropriate aggregation models and risk mitigation tools based on existing structures and partners in the country
Lead the country level implementation, overseeing the project interventions and engaging with key value chain stakeholders
Engage and establish strategic partnerships with the requisite private and public sector actors
With the FtMA managing director and WFP country director, identify and pursue in-country resource mobilisation opportunities
Oversee the capacity building of farmer organisations, cooperating partners and other value chain actors
Build the skill capacity of and manage a locally recruited team to act as change agents
Lead the review of the country monitoring and evaluation system and oversee monitoring activities in coordination with regional monitoring and evaluation focal point
Oversee the production of high-quality reports and FtMA advocacy materials
Link and collaborate with relevant WFP units within country office and headquarters technical teams to create synergy to pursue the pro-smallholder goals
Provide regular updates to the FtMA global, WFP Zambia country office management and members and raise issues requiring management attention in a timely manner
Serve as a daily focal point for the local and regional stakeholders
Represent the interests of FtMA in agriculture-related forums
Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

Advanced university degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or a related field, or first university degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses
Fluency (level C) in English language
Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese
Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different
Demonstrated knowledge of SMEs, pro smallholder procurement and commercial agriculture models
Ability to explain strategies and projects to field counterparts and communicate with local governments and partners clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Familiarity with planning and implementing smallholder market support and capacity building programmes at national or sub-national level
Ability to lead, coach and motivate teams for efficient and effective delivery of results
Ability to assimilate and analyse complex issues using independent judgment and anticipate potential strategic impact
Negotiation and motivational skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels within and beyond the organisation
Tact and ability to work harmoniously with people of different national and cultural background
Resourcefulness, initiative and problem-solving skills, strong client orientation for value chain stakeholders
Knowledge of various aspects of financial services and modelling will be a plus
Experience with large international organisations (preferable)
Ability to frequently travel within the country