Rural Enterprises Project Officer - Shen NGO - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Rural Enterprises Project Officer will be the expert/ coordinator for linking rural horticulture producers to effective market channels. 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:
- Link horticulture producers to advisory services, financial services and other service providers;
- 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 national roundtables, seminars, conferences related to the topic;
- Promote participation in the 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 business administration, marketing, agricultural economics or a related discipline;
- 5-7 years of experience in development cooperation;
- Minimum 5 years of experience in agribusiness, private sector development or value chain development;
- Specific knowledge and experience in working with horticulture producers or enterprise development in rural areas;
- Knowledge of the Making Markets work for the Poor (M4P) approach would 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 .