Job Title : Extended Term Consultant, Kampala, Uganda
Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Job # 112369
Job Title Extended Term Consultant
Job Family Agriculture & Rural Development
Location Kampala, Uganda
Appointment Local Hire
Job Posted 23-Nov-2011
Closing Date 14-Dec-2011
Language Requirements English [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The Africa Technical Agriculture and Rural Unit (AFTAR) manages lending and analysis activities in agriculture, rural development and natural resources management in the Africa Region. This Senior Agriculture Specialist position will be based in the World Bank office in Kampala, Uganda. The selected staff member will report to the Sector Manager for AFTAR and will be guided by the Sector Manager (or the Program Coordinator to whom managerial oversight on many issues is delegated) for professional and technical issues. The incumbent will seek guidance regularly from the Country Manager on issues of client relations. The Senior Agriculture Specialist would provide technical leadership in the area of agriculture in Uganda. He/She would be called upon, in consultation with colleagues and managers, to lead technical discussions on all aspects of agriculture with a focus on agricultural policy , agricultural services (research and extension), and designing institutions and incentives to encourage the adoption of new technologies , particularly in small-holder farming systems. He/She will provide both analytical and operational oversight to AFTAR's programs in support of agriculture. The selected staff member will also be expected to work on agricultural programs elsewhere in Africa to share experience and build linkages, and to contribute to multi-sectoral activities in the Uganda program.
Duties and Accountabilities
a) Provide technical leadership in the area of agriculture for the World Bank in Uganda. b) Lead/initiate/participate in a variety of operational tasks as a full member of multi-disciplinary teams working on project preparation , appraisal and supervision. This would include project economic analysis , technical review and analysis of various client reports, sector reports, technical assistance interventions, coordination of policy dialogue on agricultural and rural issues and interactions with the client and partners (regular trips required for interaction with the client). c) Lead/initiate/participate in analytical and strategic work pertaining to agricultural policy and productivity, development of marketing chains and value addition, and provide support to agriculture/rural development in integrating agriculture and other fields. Help set up frameworks for monitoring and evaluation and assessment of impact, as well as evaluation of economic rates of return to the investments.
Selection Criteria
• Masters or PhD in Agricultural Economics or related discipline
• At least eight years of experience on agricultural development issues;
• Recognized substantive leadership in one or more of the strategic/ technical areas noted above;
• Proven operational experience, preferably in relation to programs supported by the World Bank, and hence familiar with policies and procedures of the World Bank;
• Strong analytical and communication skills • Ability to lead and work with multi-disciplinary teams • Evidence of effective team work and client relations • Fluency in English required; This position is a one-year Extended Term Consultancy, potentially renewable for a year upon mutual agreement. The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture, and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
To Apply
www.worldbank.org
Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Job # 112369
Job Title Extended Term Consultant
Job Family Agriculture & Rural Development
Location Kampala, Uganda
Appointment Local Hire
Job Posted 23-Nov-2011
Closing Date 14-Dec-2011
Language Requirements English [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The Africa Technical Agriculture and Rural Unit (AFTAR) manages lending and analysis activities in agriculture, rural development and natural resources management in the Africa Region. This Senior Agriculture Specialist position will be based in the World Bank office in Kampala, Uganda. The selected staff member will report to the Sector Manager for AFTAR and will be guided by the Sector Manager (or the Program Coordinator to whom managerial oversight on many issues is delegated) for professional and technical issues. The incumbent will seek guidance regularly from the Country Manager on issues of client relations. The Senior Agriculture Specialist would provide technical leadership in the area of agriculture in Uganda. He/She would be called upon, in consultation with colleagues and managers, to lead technical discussions on all aspects of agriculture with a focus on agricultural policy , agricultural services (research and extension), and designing institutions and incentives to encourage the adoption of new technologies , particularly in small-holder farming systems. He/She will provide both analytical and operational oversight to AFTAR's programs in support of agriculture. The selected staff member will also be expected to work on agricultural programs elsewhere in Africa to share experience and build linkages, and to contribute to multi-sectoral activities in the Uganda program.
Duties and Accountabilities
a) Provide technical leadership in the area of agriculture for the World Bank in Uganda. b) Lead/initiate/participate in a variety of operational tasks as a full member of multi-disciplinary teams working on project preparation , appraisal and supervision. This would include project economic analysis , technical review and analysis of various client reports, sector reports, technical assistance interventions, coordination of policy dialogue on agricultural and rural issues and interactions with the client and partners (regular trips required for interaction with the client). c) Lead/initiate/participate in analytical and strategic work pertaining to agricultural policy and productivity, development of marketing chains and value addition, and provide support to agriculture/rural development in integrating agriculture and other fields. Help set up frameworks for monitoring and evaluation and assessment of impact, as well as evaluation of economic rates of return to the investments.
Selection Criteria
• Masters or PhD in Agricultural Economics or related discipline
• At least eight years of experience on agricultural development issues;
• Recognized substantive leadership in one or more of the strategic/ technical areas noted above;
• Proven operational experience, preferably in relation to programs supported by the World Bank, and hence familiar with policies and procedures of the World Bank;
• Strong analytical and communication skills • Ability to lead and work with multi-disciplinary teams • Evidence of effective team work and client relations • Fluency in English required; This position is a one-year Extended Term Consultancy, potentially renewable for a year upon mutual agreement. The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture, and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
To Apply
www.worldbank.org
