Tasks of the regional supply chain facilitator(s):
- Practical and hands on implementation of new or improved Product Market Combinations in close cooperation with stakeholders in selected horticulture supply chains, in particular with farmers, middle men, traders, fresh buyers and end users of vegetables.
- Daily supervision and hands on support (including trouble shooting) of farmers, transporters and local traders to get high quality vegetable products (the PMCs) at the market at fair prices and with fair margins for all partners.
- Collecting, organizing and analysing product and market information, data about product quality and quantities, markets and market partners.
- Data collection on supply chain performance in collaboration with the veg-IMPACT senior supply chain facilitator / coordinator international and nation veg-IMPACT staff.
- Conduct and supervise impact monitoring and evaluation activities in collaboration with the senior supply chain facilitator / coordinator
- Organize and conduct training and demonstration activities, as well as product – market meetings with local partners.
- Provide input for reports in Bahasa Indonesia and in English.
- Degree in agribusiness, agronomy or equivalent level and background
- 3-5 years of practical (hands on) experience in marketing or production of agricultural commodities, supply chain and business development and / or account management of fresh produce, preferably in a commercial context.
- Knowledge of and experience in working with modern and local retail markets; traditional, wet markets and export marketing, including logistics, product handling and procurement.
- A regional network in the agricultural sector, both in the public and private sector
- Hands on trouble shooting skills and product marketing skills
- Knowledge and experience in agricultural production (preferably hands on, in the field)
- Problem analysis and problem solution skills
- Good communication skills in English and bahasa Indonesia
- Computer and reporting skills
- Duty Stations: Jakarta with frequent travel within the provinces.
- You work under the responsibility of the senior supply chain facilitator Veg-IMPACT.
- Incidentally long and irregular working / travel days and work in the weekends can be requested.
- Fresh Dynamics Asia offers a one year contract with possibilities for extension.
The vegIMPACT program is an initiative of Wageningen University and Research Centre from the Netherlands, the Royal Dutch Embassy in Jakarta and Indonesian partners such as Fresh Dynamics Indonesia, the Indonesian institute for Vegetables Research (Balitsa), and the Directorate General Horticultural Production.
The objectives of this four year program are:
- To improve Vegetable Production and Marketing for small farmers;
- To increase the Food Security status and
- To promote Private Sector Development in Indonesia.
PT Fresh Dynamics Indonesia is a small consultancy firm of experienced supply chain experts. We manage the VegIMPACT local support office in Jakarta.
If you are interested, you should write a letter explaining why you are interested and why you are qualified for this position. A comprehensive CV with your personal details, a summary of all previous job positions and working experiences, plus your educational background should be attached.
Applications should be send by e-mail before May 15, 2013 to:indonesia@freshdynamics.biz
attn. Elisabeth.
We will only contact and invite suitable candidates for an interview. The interviews will take place in Jakarta.
