Position: **Short term potato expert
Project: “Promotion of Nutrition Sensitive Potato Value Chains in East Africa (Uganda).”
Duty Post: based in Mbale District covering neighboring districts in the proximity of Mt Elgon.
Grade: N/A
Duration: 45 month project expected to start latest October 2017. Consultancies will be for a total of 20-60 working days within the project period.
The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is a Public International Organization governed by an international board of directors with representation from developed and developing nations. The non-profit center focuses on increasing and sustaining food and agricultural productivity in developing countries through the development and transfer of effective and environmentally sound crop nutrient technology and agribusiness expertise. IFDC is recruiting staff for an upcoming 45 month project, focusing on interventions in the potato value chain in proximity to Mbale and Mt. Elgon.
Profile:
- University degree in agronomy or agricultural economics
- At least 10 years of professional experience in implementing/consulting on agricultural projects
- Professional experience in Uganda and/or countries in East Africa with similar socioeconomic conditions
- Work/consultancy experience on topics related to the Irish potato value chain is required:
- Good Agronomic Practices (GAP) and Farming as a Business (FaaB),
- Training of farmers (ToT approach, potato seed multiplication and storage, screen house production systems etc.)
- Proficient knowledge in English is required (at least C1- level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
- Knowledge of local languages (e.g. Masaaba/Lugishu) is a prerequisite
Key tasks:
- Provide technical support to the Irish potato value chain including design and roll out of training on GAP and FaaB
- Provide technical support to the design and implementation of the seed systems training for farmers and research institutions including techniques in production of basic seed.
- Support specialist areas such as Integrated Pest Management (IPM), development of spray regimes, and locally appropriate storage options.
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