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Farmer Job Description
- Timely communication of any concerns according to procedures
- Work well independently and in a team environment as a mature professional with a positive attitude
- Study, analyze, and identify existing sustainable policies and practices in managing farmer-based organizations which currently contribute or could potentially contribute to the enhanced resilience of small-holders farmer communities in the countries participating in the SSTC-ADFS partnership initiative
- Where realistic given the availability of relevant data, provide quantitative and qualitative data disaggregated by geographical destination, priority sub-sectors, value for money, speed of delivery, concessionality, predictability to be used to support policy arguments and to measure and monitor the impact of the solutions and relevant policies
- Based on the minimum required structure below produce the draft final structure of the publication with suggested tentative number of text-only pages per chapter, with the total size of text-only pages to be around 45 pages
- Once the structure is approved, and based on the desk study on each country involved in the SSTC-ADFS partnership initiative, other countries in the Global South, produce the draft publication that will be around 45 pages of uniquely written/edited text, using the Arial, 10pt
- Source at least 25 unique and relevant photographs and develop at least 5 unique coloured, informative infographics to be included in the publication
- Write three suggested versions of forewords to highlight the key findings and recommendations of the publication
- Ensure at least two rounds of review/consultations with stakeholders as per the guidance provided by the UNOSSC
- Finalize the text of the electronic publication by following up on the comments/questions provided in the process of review/consultations with stakehoders
- Sound technical base of product and agronomics
- Computer literate (good knowledge and practical usage of Email, Excel, Word and Power Point)
- Previous experience in sales or marketing role
- Local, national company experience should be an advantage
- Ability to lift up to of 50lbs multiple times per day
- Flexibility of shift work
Farmer Job Description
- Work with the layout designer that will be provided by the UNOSSC to ensure the best final look of the publication
- Implement and facilitate Agriculture educational programming for a menu of existing Agriculture programs in accordance with established program parameters
- Implement educational programs through workshops, seminars, demonstrations, interest groups, newsletters, farm visits, mass media and agri-business contacts utilizing established resources and per established program parameters, and apply agriculture subject matter knowledge to create lesson plans to deliver these educational programs as appropriate
- Work to foster acceptance of the Agriculture Program, methods and practices while addressing needs in the agriculture community and considering diverse audiences
- May assist in delivering educational programs as a part of multi-association and/or regional efforts when identified/appropriate
- Serve as a team member and cooperate with the entire Association and the Agriculture Program staff to achieve Association program delivery goals
- Serve as subject matter resource in the area of Agriculture
- Directly teach and participate in non-agriculture, cross-programming efforts as appropriate
- Identify competitive personnel to respond to identified and acute needs from our host organizations as identified by our Country Directors and our program management
- Source and recruit volunteers using traditional and non-traditional recruitment methods
- Knowledge of specific area environment, including customer setup, distribution networks
- Provide/wear your own steel-toed boots
- Table of Contents (1 page)
- Forewords (1 page)
- Executive summary (1 page)
- Introductory part including methodology, background on the role of the sector and South-South cooperation in poverty alleviation, agricultural development and food security (2 pages)
Farmer Job Description
- Review, process and code expense reports for volunteers Increase and manage candidate pools of experts, both internal and external to Land O’Lakes
- Maintain up to date records and comprehensive volunteer files
- Provide administrative and logistical support to facilitate successful project implementation
- Schedule and coordinate regular project meetings with overseas and US- based staff
- Manages day-to-day communications and operations within multiple departments
- Accountable for all internal activities and external strategies within the assigned agents
- Ensures daily communication and support is achieved for each assigned agent
- Builds long term relationship with assigned agents
- Identifies areas of growth within respective agents
- Analyzes agent volume and corridor data
- Summary of conclusions and policy recommendations (3 pages)
- Bibliography (2 pages)
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the field of managing farmer-based organizations including project planning and management
- Proven experience (based on the best example provided) in producing deliverables similar to the one in this announcement
- Knowledge and experience in the use of standard office software
- Working knowledge of Arabic or Russian is required
Farmer Job Description
- Understands geographic impact of agent locations
- Develops strategies to capitalize on all identified opportunities to maximize customer revenue contribution
- Works directly with assigned Marketing Manager to develop mutually agreed marketing plans for each agent that maximizes the impact of the allocated marketing budget
- Prepares and presents agent business reviews
- Coordinates information to support objectives for each business review
- Understands the audience and present information that will be pertinent to their needs, and/or will support a case to influence business decisions
- Provides communication on new product functionality and/or software roadmaps and enhancements
- Represents department on special projects such as the development of account strategies, improved processes and customized training tools
- Manages daily and long term agent issues and concerns
- Brings together appropriate resources to resolve issues before they impact transaction volume and revenue
- Technical proposal on performing the offered assignment, consisting of two page description of your vision on the process of implementation and structure of final deliverable
- Extract from the best similar product produced by the incumbent (up to three pages of extract from the previsously produced report)
- Financial Proposal - specifying a total lump sum amount for the tasks specified in this announcement
- Participates with internal training programs & meetings on new processes as they impact our business and agents
- This includes ongoing individual training to enhance personal skills and career development
- Provides leadership and counsel to Account Managers and other areas of the organization
Farmer Job Description
- Prospecting, lead-generation
- Leadership and guidance of cross-functional integrated pre sales and support team
- Development and execution of account strategy
- Facilitate formation and operationalization of 9 farmer field schools in the 2 sub-counties where the project operates in Mbale District
- Support farmer field schools to establish the major internal structures that facilitate mutual learning and enhance cohesion
- Support farmer field schools to identify and integrate gender issues into their work and operations
- Train FFS leaders on reporting on progress, documenting lessons learned and sharing the results
- Conduct an end-of-training report for each FFS dealt with
- Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to this solicitation
- Facilitate formation and operationalization of 15 farmer field schools in the 2 sub-counties where the project operates in Bulambuli District
- 5 + Years of related Account Management experience
- Proven leadership and project management skills, ability to lead cross organizational teams and to delegate responsibilities
- Solutions-oriented when dealing with clients, team members and internal department
- Ability to negotiate, influence and partner with internal and external customers
- Able to assume a leadership role within the department and act as a mentor to team members
- Proven results in building relationships, developing account strategies, driving change and growing revenue within assigned strategic accounts