Qualifications et expériences requises (minimum):
• A diploma BAC + 5 in agroforestry, agronomic sciences (Agriculture & Forestry)
• Experience in coordinating a consortium of member organizations of multiple sectors, including experience in all types of coordination activities including communications, marketing, meeting facilitation and reporting.
• At least 4 years’ experience in sustainable development projects, especially in the area of sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, value chain, and landscape restoration.
• Knowledge of technical principles and concepts in agroforestry, including for ecosystem services, soil and water conservation. General knowledge of other related disciplines to ensure proper cross-sectoral approach.
• Experience in project design and proposal development and fundraising. Experience in writing content for proposals.
• Knowledge of capacity strengthening best practices.
• Experience with program monitoring and evaluation and analysis.
• Experience and skills in networking and relations with donors, peer organizations, and faith-based and civil society partners. Experience and connections with government ministries acting in these areas. Understanding of partnership principles.
• Familiarity with national platforms, approaches, and policies in the fields of agriculture, forestry, landscape restoration, climate adaptation and more.
• Experience with perspectives on scaling and increasing impact of agricultural interventions across a landscape.
• Mastery of computer tools (Word, Excel et PowerPoint au minimum).
Desired Qualifications and Experience:
• A good understanding of agroforestry production including spices and other products (Vanilla, Pepper, Cinnamon, Clove, fruits, native trees, etc.)
• Experience working or collaborating with government ministries and/or research institutions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
• Strong relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical and cultural settings
• Good strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment.
• Good technical writing skills
• Presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills
• Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented.
Personal Competences:
• Good relationship management skills with the ability to work collaboratively as part of multidisciplinary and multicultural teams;
• Strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking capacity and skills;
• Strong data collection and research skills and ability to interpret and analyze data;
• Very good communication skills.
• Very good planning, monitoring and organization skills.
Required skills for all CRS employees :
They are rooted in the mission, values and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill their responsibilities and achieve desired results.
- Integrity
- Relationship building
- Continued improvement and innovation
- Responsibility and good stewardship
- Talent development
- Strategic mind