Main tasks and responsibilities 

• Conceptualize engagement of civil society, private sector and other non-state actors (associations, farmer groups, women groups, youth groups, academia, research institutes etc.) active in the agricultural sector in project implementation
• Design and implement capacity development measures to empower and strengthen competencies of central social change agents, especially women and young people, to contribute their interests in shaping transformation agendas
• Design and facilitate adequate exchange formats, such as multistakeholder platforms, on agriculture policy and related topics to foster coordination between national and non-state actors
• Advise government partners on the design of inclusive participatory formats
• Advise government and other project partners on gender transformative approaches and gender-related topics in general
• Manage service and financing contracts related to the tasks listed above
• Perform other tasks related to agricultural policy advisory if required. 

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agribusiness, or related field
• Master’s degree or postgraduate degree will be an advantage.

Professional experience

• At least 8 years professional experience in working on agricultural and/or food security topics
• At least 4 years of professional experience in the field of development cooperation
• At least 4 years of proven experience working on gender and empowerment related topics  

Other knowledge and additional competences

• Demonstrable excellent advisory, facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to quickly familiarize yourself with different topics and to present complex issues in an understandable manner
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills as well as prioritisation capabilities in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work independently and pro-actively in a results-oriented manner
• Very good working knowledge of ICT technologies and computer applications (MS Office, etc.)
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed