Access to Inputs and Commercial Nurseries Project Officer - Shen NGO - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Access to Inputs and Commercial Nurseries Project Officer will be the expert/ coordinator for market and linkages facilitation (focused on horticulture inputs and machinery markets). A particular focus is put on bringing nurseries to a fully commercial and competitive status. The position is based in Yerevan with 50% of the time spent in the Meghri region.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will support the Project Manager in the implementation of the project. Namely this encompasses but is not limited to:
- Support concept and methodology development;
- Manage related consultancies, peer to peer expert group and support and ensure linkage with the international support;
- Co-organize related capacity development, exposures and study tours, as well as commercial exploratory missions in the region;
- Support related capitalization and documentation, reporting;
- Facilitate the knowledge exchange during the national roundtables, seminars, conferences related to the topic;
- Promote participation in national, regional and international fairs;
- Support coordination and preparation of issue papers and their dissemination;
- Report & monitor;
- Perform additional tasks as agreed with the Project Manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree in agriculture, agricultural economics or a related discipline;
- 5-7 years of experience in development cooperation;
- Minimum 5 year experience in agribusiness, private sector development or value chain development;
- Specific knowledge and experience in working with agricultural input suppliers and nurseries;
- Knowledge of the Making Markets work for the Poor (M4P) approach will be an asset;
- Strong analytical and reporting skills;
- Good advisory, communication and networking skills;
- Good team worker and readiness to work in a dynamic team in a challenging work environment;
- Fluency in written and spoken English language.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Depending on experience and qualification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested candidates should email a CV along with a letter of interest to: info@shen.am with a Cc to: apolidano@intercooperation.ch .