Coordinator, Agri-Linkages Exchange Programme (GMG/SEG 3)

This will involve paying particular attention to supporting farmers and the demand from the hotel industry particularly. S/he will therefore be responsible for ensuring that terms and conditions are negotiated which lead to the strengthening of RADA’s capacity to help all farmers and hoteliers among other end users to their best interests.

Key Responsibility Areas:

Management and Administrative

• The timely preparation of work plans, programme estimates, and quarterly and annual progress reports to the high standards required
• The preparation of correspondence on all aspects of project cycle management for signature by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in relation to gaining markets for farmers and end-users;
• Attendance at workshops, field days, signing, opening and closing ceremonies
• Interact with the Tourism Linkage Network, and Ministry of Tourism in the monitoring of international projects and programmes.
• Maintenance of a set of files on each project/programme operating in the field of rural development within Jamaica;
• Maintain a database of consultants/technical assistants willing and capable to work with RADA on the AgriLinkages programme.

Technical and Professional

• Assist in the preparation of terms of reference for project/ programme design, implementation mid-term and post evaluation  missions
• Assistance in the preparation of key project documents such as Project Fiches, Financing Proposals, Financing Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding etc
• Attending workshops/ seminars /and conferences on behalf of RADA;
• Assisting in the preparation of new project proposals for future donor financing.
• Attending regular meetings of thematic groups involved with rural development on behalf of RADA.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• At least B.Sc.  Degree in Agriculture, Marketing, Management Studies or any other relevant discipline.
• Certificate in Project  Management and /Rural Development
• A minimum of 2 years experience in the relevant field

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.