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Hivos is a Dutch non-governmental organization guided by humanist values. It aims at structural poverty alleviation with a strong focus on civil society building and sustainable economic development. Hivos provides financial support for local NGO's, is active in networking, lobbying and exchanging knowledge and expertise.
One of Hivos' activity is as a host for Agri-ProFocus, founded in 2005, which is a partnership of 35 Dutch development agencies, credit institutions, training and knowledge institutions and private companies. Agri-ProFocus believes that worldwide primary producers are the key to local economic growth and sustainable agri-food systems and food security for all. Agri-ProFocus envisages empowered entrepreneurial farmers (men and women), their families and organizations accessing agri-businesses, markets and investment opportunities.
Hivos is a Dutch non-governmental organization guided by humanist values. It aims at structural poverty alleviation with a strong focus on civil society building and sustainable economic development. Hivos provides financial support for local NGO's, is active in networking, lobbying and exchanging knowledge and expertise.
One of Hivos' activity is as a host for Agri-ProFocus, founded in 2005, which is a partnership of 35 Dutch development agencies, credit institutions, training and knowledge institutions and private companies. Agri-ProFocus believes that worldwide primary producers are the key to local economic growth and sustainable agri-food systems and food security for all. Agri-ProFocus envisages empowered entrepreneurial farmers (men and women), their families and organizations accessing agri-businesses, markets and investment opportunities.
These networks we call Agri-Hubs.
Agri-Hubs contribute to more and better deals between SME farmers and firms (including banks), validation of food and business innovations; and better policies for entrepreneurial farmers. Each hub is resourced by its members. The Agri-Hubs function is based on members' commitment and willingness to share and work together. In short the Agri-Hub mode of operation is 'for and through its members'. The Agri-Hub coordination facilitates the members to perform.
The Agri-Hub Coordinator is to support an effective multi-stakeholder platform for sustainable farmer entrepreneurship in emerging and developing markets for food security through building & maintaining relationships, development of networks and coordination of the country plan in close cooperation and in complementary responsibility with the Agri-ProFocus Network Facilitator.
For its Southeast Asia Regional Office in Jakarta, Hivos seeks qualified Indonesian candidates for the position of:
Title : Agri-Hub Coordinator
Duty Station : Jakarta, Indonesia
Duration : One year with possibility of extension
Report to : Regional Director
Functional context
Agri-Hub in Indonesia. With Agri-Hubs in place in 12 African countries, Indonesia is the first Asian country where the Agri-ProFocus partnership developed an Agri-Hub. The unique selling point of the Indonesia Agri-Hub is:
Agri-Hubs contribute to more and better deals between SME farmers and firms (including banks), validation of food and business innovations; and better policies for entrepreneurial farmers. Each hub is resourced by its members. The Agri-Hubs function is based on members' commitment and willingness to share and work together. In short the Agri-Hub mode of operation is 'for and through its members'. The Agri-Hub coordination facilitates the members to perform.
The Agri-Hub Coordinator is to support an effective multi-stakeholder platform for sustainable farmer entrepreneurship in emerging and developing markets for food security through building & maintaining relationships, development of networks and coordination of the country plan in close cooperation and in complementary responsibility with the Agri-ProFocus Network Facilitator.
For its Southeast Asia Regional Office in Jakarta, Hivos seeks qualified Indonesian candidates for the position of:
Title : Agri-Hub Coordinator
Duty Station : Jakarta, Indonesia
Duration : One year with possibility of extension
Report to : Regional Director
Functional context
Agri-Hub in Indonesia. With Agri-Hubs in place in 12 African countries, Indonesia is the first Asian country where the Agri-ProFocus partnership developed an Agri-Hub. The unique selling point of the Indonesia Agri-Hub is:
- A focus on promoting farmer entrepreneurship for increased food security
- Addressing issues such as farming as a business, access to markets, access to support systems and financial services and investments
- With the aim to stimulate:
- Innovation in services,
- Improved deals between SME agri-business and organized producers
- An enabling policy environment;
The Agri-Hub will support this through coordination and networking, brokering, joint action and learning and by providing a neutral place for debate and policy dialogue.
The Agri-Hub Indonesia launched its activities in October 2013 and is relatively young. Significant activities have been developed around Youth & Farming and are starting up around Access to Finance. The network has seen significant growth over the past year. We aim to develop a wider variety of activities and aim for significant growth in the coming year(s).
Roles and responsibilities:
The Agri-Hub Indonesia launched its activities in October 2013 and is relatively young. Significant activities have been developed around Youth & Farming and are starting up around Access to Finance. The network has seen significant growth over the past year. We aim to develop a wider variety of activities and aim for significant growth in the coming year(s).
Roles and responsibilities:
- Provide leadership for the Agri-Hub Indonesia, and facilitates the development of an Agri-Hub strategy with its members and contributes to network development and growth.
- Work closely with the Agri-ProFocus network facilitator from the Netherlands support office.
- Establish strong working relationships with national government, businesses, bilateral and multilateral actors, NGOs and academics in field of farmer entrepreneurship. Of special interest will be the building of relationships with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN).
- Responsible for implementation, planning and monitoring, including financial administration of Agri-Hub resources in coordination with Hivos as the Host Organization according to Agri-ProFocus guidelines. The Coordinator will also act as the Liaison person between Hivos and Agri-ProFocus.
- Facilitate the development of an effective knowledge sharing and cooperation culture among members with the overall aim of supporting the promotion of farmer entrepreneurship. Thus the coordinator facilitates leadership building among members to lead innovation communities.
- Will be secretary for a local steering committee (to be developed) and will be responsible for coordinating meetings, ensuring the successful recording of the meeting minutes and maintaining the records for all the deliberations.
- Represent the Agri-Hub in Agri-ProFocus meetings and other (regional and national) relevant forums and meetings;
- Facilitate cross country learning (supportive role);
- Prepare and finalize the content for country-level periodic narrative and financial reports to relevant actors and financiers.
Knowledge, experiences and competencies
- Master degree or relevant experience in a field relevant to Agri-ProFocus mission.
- At least 5 years of work experience is required.
- A collegial management style with active listening skills that emphasizes both Academic training and/or practical experience in economics, agriculture and rural development and/or business development is desired.
- Deep personal commitment to social and economic development that recognizes women and smallholder farmers as critical actors and beneficiaries.
- Thorough understanding of the principal issues facing rural and low-income communities in the region gained through experience in civil society, government, or private sector organizations.
- Strong local network and excellent networking skills.
What do we offer?
An inspiring and dynamic working environment, dedicated colleagues and the possibility to work for an ambitious new international initiative of Agri-Hub project.
How to apply?
To apply for this position please submit your CV and a cover letter to application.id@hivos.org no later than Friday, 5 December 2014.
Please specify the position name you are applying for ('Agri-Hub Coordinator') in the 'subject' line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
An inspiring and dynamic working environment, dedicated colleagues and the possibility to work for an ambitious new international initiative of Agri-Hub project.
How to apply?
To apply for this position please submit your CV and a cover letter to application.id@hivos.org no later than Friday, 5 December 2014.
Please specify the position name you are applying for ('Agri-Hub Coordinator') in the 'subject' line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
