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>  BACKGROUND

The European research Institute (ERI) is
implementing the Project entitled “CESAD – Circular Economy in Sustainable
Agriculture Development” financed the European Commission in partnership with
local NGOs, Njawara Agricultural Training Center (NATC) and Agency for the
Development of Women and Children (ADWAC) in the North Bank Region of Gambia to
support the development of local rural sector.

The expected
impact of the project is the
transformation of the agricultural sector in a profitable business, namely a
sector able to generate profit for those who are occupied in it and create work
opportunities for unemployed people.

The specific
objective is the increase of sustainable competitiveness of smallholder
farmers.

Two intermediary
objectives are defined to reach the above mentioned specific objective, the
first is related to the production of a valuable agro-commodities offer and the
second one is set market accessibility and business relations for the
distribution of agro-commodities. The strengthening of the offer is meant to
reduce farmers vulnerability in the agro-commodities market and the market
accessibility will be fundamental to introduce farmers in the local economy
sector.

Target
groups of the activities are 2000
smallholders farmers (60% women – 40% youths aged between 18 and 50 years old)
belonging to the SOLICITA Cooperative established in the North Bank Region.

Estimated
results of CESAD Project are:

–   Increase
in productivity of farming activities;

–   Introduce
climate resilience farming practices;

–   Save time
consecrated to agricultural activities to invest it in other profitable
activities;

–   Improve
distribution processes of agro-commodities produced;

–   Strengthen
the farmers resilience through the diversification of supply (introduction of
new products fresh tomato sauce / fresh fish);

–   Provide a
strong operative structure to the farmer cooperative;

–   Conquer
a slice in agro-commodities market through a Marketing&Sales strategy;

>  OBJECTIVE AND
SCOPE OF THE WORK

The European Research Institute is
requiring the service of one (1) local focal point to conduct specific
activities within CESAD Project.

Scope of the work:

1.
Contributing
to the implementation of CESAD Project activities in the North Bank Area OF Gambia;

2.
Reporting the
evolution of project activities to ERI offices in Italy through periodically
reports and calls;

3.
Participate
to public events and/or conferences in Gambia on behalf of the European
Research Institute;

>  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
AND EXPERTISE

·
University degree
(Minimum BSc) in the area of Economy/Finance or Agriculture

·
Pervious
experiences in managing projects;

·
Good
knowledge of the Horticulture sector and trade situation in The Gambia;

·
Knowledge of value
chain-based approach in the agricultural sector;

·
Very good
knowledge of market requirements (at local, regional and international levels);

·
Ability in
report drafting work;

·
Ability in
monitoring and evaluation activities;

·
Knowledge of
Project Cycle Management;

 

>  TYPE AND DURATION
OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The present assignment if for a part-time
job for twelve (12) months, with further possibilities of renewal. The Local
Focal Point is expected to start no later than 10 January 2019.

 

>  APPLICATION
PROCEDURE

Qualified and interested experts/companies
are hereby requested to apply. The application should contain the following:

o   Updated
personal CV indicating education background/professional qualifications, all
past experience, as well as contact details;

o   Support
Letter explaining how the profile would match the job offer;

o   3
Professional references (if available);